Explore the Family Name Cowin
The meaning of Cowin
Manx: variant of Cowan. Ballacowin in Lonan (Isle of Man) means ‘Cowin’s farm’, and is named after the family.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cowin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cowin saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Cowin ranked 21,156 in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 24,137, representing a decline of 14.09%. The count of people with this surname also fell from 1,156 in 2000 to 1,042 in 2010, showing a decrease of 9.86%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Cowin per 100,000 also decreased by 18.6% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,156 | #24,137 | -14.09% |
| Count | 1,156 | 1,042 | -9.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.35 | -18.6% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cowin
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Cowin identified as White, with 90.92% in 2000 and a slightly lower percentage of 90.50% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities increased from 2.34% in 2000 to 3.26% in 2010, a rise of 39.32%. The percentage of those who identified as Hispanic fell from 2.42% to 2.21%, while those identifying as Black decreased marginally from 3.29% to 3.26%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.92% | 90.5% | -0.46% |
| Two or More Races | 2.34% | 3.26% | 39.32% |
| Black | 3.29% | 3.26% | -0.91% |
| Hispanic | 2.42% | 2.21% | -8.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |