Explore the Family Name Bowne
The meaning of Bowne
English: variant of Bown (see also Boone or Bone). History: John Bowne (c.1627–95), a Quaker, came from Matlock, Derbyshire, England, to Boston, MA, in 1651.
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How common is the last name Bowne in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bowne shows a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bowne was ranked as the 22,078th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 23,283rd. The actual count of people with this surname remained virtually unchanged over the decade, with an increase of just one person, from 1,093 in 2000 to 1,094 in 2010. However, when adjusted for population growth, the proportion of people with the Bowne surname per 100,000 residents decreased by approximately 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,078 | #23,283 | -5.46% |
| Count | 1,093 | 1,094 | 0.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.37 | -9.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bowne
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bowne, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly White, though there were shifts in its distribution between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 95.15% to 92.78%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw the largest increase, jumping from 1.01% to 2.47%. The number of individuals identifying as Black also increased slightly, while the representation of those identifying with two or more races went up by a notable 30.25%. There were no recorded individuals with the Bowne surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.15% | 92.78% | -2.49% |
| Hispanic | 1.01% | 2.47% | 144.55% |
| Black | 1.83% | 1.92% | 4.92% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 1.55% | 30.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |