Explore the Family Name Cowdell
The meaning of Cowdell
English: habitational name from Cowdale in Kingsterndale (Derbyshire).
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How common is the last name Cowdell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cowdell has seen slight changes over a decade. In 2000, Cowdell ranked as the 68,782nd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped slightly to 71,042nd, marking a decrease of 3.29%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the surname Cowdell rose from 267 to 275, showing an increase of 3.0%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the surname Cowdell saw a decline of 10.0%, falling from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,782 | #71,042 | -3.29% |
| Count | 267 | 275 | 3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cowdell
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals bearing the surname Cowdell identify as White. This percentage actually increased substantially between 2000 and 2010, moving from 94.01% to 98.18%, a positive change of 4.44%. A minor proportion identified as Hispanic in 2000 (1.87%), but this figure was reported as zero in 2010. There were no individuals with the surname Cowdell identifying as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010, as indicated by the data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.01% | 98.18% | 4.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |