Explore the Family Name Dowey
The meaning of Dowey
1. Irish: variant of Duffy. 2. English (northern): of Norman origin, a habitational name from Douai in Nord, France.
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How common is the last name Dowey in the United States?
The surname Dowey, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has shown a drop in popularity over the years. In 2000, Dowey was ranked as the 73,931st most common surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 88,336th position, a decrease of 19.48%. The overall count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 244 in 2000 to 210 in 2010, representing a change of -13.93%. The proportion of people named Dowey per 100,000 also fell by 22.22% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,931 | #88,336 | -19.48% |
| Count | 244 | 210 | -13.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dowey
Looking at the ethnic identity of people with the surname Dowey, again from the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. A majority identify as White, although this percentage dropped slightly from 95.49% to 93.33% over the decade. The percentage identifying as Black increased slightly from 2.05% to 2.38%. Meanwhile, those recognizing themselves as having Two or more races appeared in the 2010 Census at 2.38%, while they were not represented in 2000. The proportions of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0%. It's worth noting that no people identified as Hispanic in the 2010 census, a decrease from the 2.05% reported in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.49% | 93.33% | -2.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.38% | 0% |
| Black | 2.05% | 2.38% | 16.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |