Explore the Family Name Bownds
The meaning of Bownds
English (Cheshire and Shropshire): variant of Bounds.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bownds in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Bownds" slightly decreased between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 55,849, but by 2010, it dropped to 59,324, reflecting a change of approximately -6.22%. The number of individuals with this surname also dipped slightly from 343 in 2000 to 341 in 2010, a marginal decrease of -0.58%. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people also saw a minor reduction of -7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,849 | #59,324 | -6.22% |
| Count | 343 | 341 | -0.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bownds
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Bownds" in the U.S., based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows that the majority identified as White, accounting for 92.71% in 2000 and marginally decreasing to 92.67% in 2010. Notably, the Hispanic representation increased significantly from 2.33% to 4.99%, indicating a change of 114.16%. However, those identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races experienced a decline to zero by 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained constant at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.71% | 92.67% | -0.04% |
| Hispanic | 2.33% | 4.99% | 114.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.92% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.46% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |