Explore the Family Name Dowers
The meaning of Dowers
English: variant of Dower, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dowers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dowers has undergone some changes in terms of its popularity. In 2000, it was ranked 26,215th and by 2010, it slipped slightly to the 26,975th position. This shows a decrease in the rank by 2.9%. However, interestingly, the count of individuals with this surname increased over the decade from 877 to 899. That's a growth of 2.51%. The proportion per 100k people marginally decreased by 9.09% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,215 | #26,975 | -2.9% |
| Count | 877 | 899 | 2.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.3 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dowers
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Dowers also experienced shifts based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage identifying as White decreased by 5.69% from 85.52% in 2000 to 80.65% in 2010. Meanwhile, those reporting their ethnicity as Black saw an increase of 10.99%, from 9.92% to 11.01%. A significant rise is seen in the Hispanic group, which jumped by 147.37% from 1.71% to 4.23%. The category of two or more races also increased, with a growth of 68.29% from 2.05% to 3.45%. There were no reported individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native origin in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.52% | 80.65% | -5.69% |
| Black | 9.92% | 11.01% | 10.99% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 4.23% | 147.37% |
| Two or More Races | 2.05% | 3.45% | 68.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |