Explore the Family Name Bowns
The meaning of Bowns
English: 1. (Yorkshire and the Midlands): variant of Bown, with post-medieval excrescent -s. 2. occasionally, in northwestern England, a possible variant of Bowness (see Bownes).
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How common is the last name Bowns in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bowns has experienced a decrease in popularity rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 49,249 to 49,914, marking a decline of 1.35%. However, the count of people bearing this last name has seen an increase by 4.74% over the same period, moving from 401 individuals in 2000 to 420 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people also decreased slightly by 6.67%, going from 0.15 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,249 | #49,914 | -1.35% |
| Count | 401 | 420 | 4.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bowns
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of the Bowns are of White ethnic identity, which saw a slight decrease from 89.53% in 2000 to 85.95% in 2010. The percentage of Bowns of Black ethnicity increased by 27.34% during the same period. Interestingly, those who identify with two or more races also saw a considerable increase of 63.43%. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.53% | 85.95% | -4% |
| Black | 8.23% | 10.48% | 27.34% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 2.86% | 63.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |