Explore the Family Name Bownes
The meaning of Bownes
English: variant of Bowns (see Boone and Bone), or a variant of Bowness.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bownes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bownes has experienced a slight decline. In 2000, Bownes ranked 56,826 in popularity and by 2010, it had fallen to rank 60,960, indicating a decrease of roughly 7.27%. This shift is also reflected in the count of people with the surname, which decreased from 336 in 2000 to 330 in 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 1.79%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also dropped from 0.12 to 0.11 during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,826 | #60,960 | -7.27% |
| Count | 336 | 330 | -1.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bownes
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some fluctuations within the Bownes surname bearers. The largest ethnic identity tied to the surname remains consistent between 2000 and 2010 with Black at 54.46% and 52.73% respectively, though showing a slight decrease of 3.18%. Meanwhile, the White ethnicity saw a marginal increase of 0.42%, moving from 43.15% in 2000 to 43.33% in 2010. The Hispanic group showed the most significant growth, increasing by 45.67% from 2.08% in 2000 to 3.03% in 2010. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native both remained at zero, indicating no recorded individuals with the Bownes surname identifying with these ethnicities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 54.46% | 52.73% | -3.18% |
| White | 43.15% | 43.33% | 0.42% |
| Hispanic | 2.08% | 3.03% | 45.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |