Explore the Family Name Dowen
The meaning of Dowen
English (Staffordshire): variant of Down.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dowen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dowen decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 45,308th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, its rank had fallen to 50,851, marking a decline of 12.23%. The count of individuals with this surname also dipped from 445 in 2000 to 410 in 2010, showing a 7.87% decrease. This decline is further reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which fell from 0.16 to 0.14, a drop of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,308 | #50,851 | -12.23% |
| Count | 445 | 410 | -7.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dowen
The Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Dowen showed some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals identifying as Dowen were white, making up 91.24% in 2000 and slightly dipping to 90.98% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased from 2.02% to 2.20%, while the percentage for those identifying as Black rose marginally from 3.37% to 3.41%. Notably, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more ethnicities saw a significant increase, rising from 1.57% in 2000 to 2.93% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.24% | 90.98% | -0.28% |
| Black | 3.37% | 3.41% | 1.19% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 2.93% | 86.62% |
| Hispanic | 2.02% | 2.2% | 8.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |