Explore the Family Name Cowlishaw
The meaning of Cowlishaw
English (Yorkshire and Derbyshire): habitational name from either of two minor places called Cowlishaw, in Derbyshire and Lancashire.
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How common is the last name Cowlishaw in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cowlishaw has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 66,274 to 68,122, indicating a decrease in popularity by 2.79%. However, there was a slight increase in the actual count of people with the Cowlishaw surname, rising from 279 in 2000 to 289 in 2010, an uptick of 3.58%. The proportion per 100,000 remained constant at 0.1 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #68,122 | -2.79% |
| Count | 279 | 289 | 3.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cowlishaw
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Cowlishaw surname identified as White, accounting for 93.91% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 92.39% in 2010. There was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 3.23% to 3.46%. Interestingly, a new category emerged in 2010, with 2.42% identifying as belonging to two or more races. No individuals with the Cowlishaw surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.91% | 92.39% | -1.62% |
| Hispanic | 3.23% | 3.46% | 7.12% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.42% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |