Explore the Family Name Cowe
The meaning of Cowe
Scottish: apparently a nickname from Older Scots kow, Middle English cou ‘cow’, probably denoting a cowherd.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cowe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cowe saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 103,193 with a total count of 161 instances nationwide. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 110,825 and the total count stood at 159, marking a decrease of 1.24%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 16.67% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #103,193 | #110,825 | -7.4% |
| Count | 161 | 159 | -1.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cowe
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that individuals identified as "White" made up the majority of people with the surname Cowe in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a drop from 86.34% to 82.39% over this time span. The percentage identifying as "Black" also decreased, falling from 9.94% to 6.29%. Notably, there has been growth in the number of individuals identifying as "Hispanic", which increased to 6.92% in 2010 from zero in 2000. Similarly, those identifying as "Asian/Pacific Islander" also appeared in 2010 at 3.14%, having not been represented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.34% | 82.39% | -4.57% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 6.92% | 0% |
| Black | 9.94% | 6.29% | -36.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.14% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |