Explore the Family Name Cowman
The meaning of Cowman
Scottish (of Norman origin): variant of Cumming.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cowman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cowman has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 25,430th, but by 2010 it had moved up to 23,768th, showing an increase of 6.54%. The number of people with the Cowman surname also grew during this period, rising from 914 in 2000 to 1,064 in 2010, a significant growth of 16.41%. The proportion of individuals with the Cowman surname per 100,000 people also saw an increase, growing from 0.34 to 0.36.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,430 | #23,768 | 6.54% |
| Count | 914 | 1,064 | 16.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.36 | 5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cowman
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Cowman surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some notable shifts from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 97.05% of people with this surname were identified as white, but this percentage decreased to 90.60% by 2010. A considerable change was seen within the black community, which increased from 0.77% in 2000 to 6.67% in 2010. The Hispanic community experienced a slight increase from 1.42% to 1.6%. However, the representation of the Asian/Pacific Islander community dropped from 0.55% to nil, and there was no representation for American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either year. The group identifying with two or more races, however, appeared in 2010 accounting for 0.85% of the Cowmans.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.05% | 90.6% | -6.65% |
| Black | 0.77% | 6.67% | 766.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 1.6% | 12.68% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.85% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.55% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |