Explore the Family Name Cowens
The meaning of Cowens
Scottish and English (Northumberland): variant of Scottish Cowans.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cowens in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cowens has seen a decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 44,027th most popular surname in the United States but dropped to the 50,275th position by 2010, marking a decline of around 14.19 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a decrease from 461 in 2000 to 416 in 2010, reflecting a reduction of about 9.76 percent. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Cowens per 100,000 people fell by approximately 17.65 percent during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,027 | #50,275 | -14.19% |
| Count | 461 | 416 | -9.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cowens
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories had no individuals identified with the Cowens surname in either year, those identifying with two or more races emerged in 2010 at 2.88 percent. The percentage of individuals identifying as White increased slightly from 53.58 percent to 57.21 percent. There was also a notable increase in the Hispanic category from 4.34 percent to 6.01 percent, representing a growth of 38.48 percent. Conversely, the number of individuals identifying as Black decreased from 37.53 percent to 32.21 percent, marking a decline of around 14.18 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.58% | 57.21% | 6.77% |
| Black | 37.53% | 32.21% | -14.18% |
| Hispanic | 4.34% | 6.01% | 38.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.88% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.17% | 0% | 0% |