Explore the Family Name Dowlen
The meaning of Dowlen
English (Sussex and Surrey): variant of Dolling, a nickname from an unrecorded Middle English dolling, douling, dulling ‘dull or stupid one’. Compare Doll, Dowling, Dowlin, and Dowland.
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How common is the last name Dowlen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dowlen has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,784 with 745 individuals bearing this surname. However, by 2010, its rank dropped to 31,960 and the count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly to 722, signifying a 3.09% drop. The proportion per 100,000 people reduced by 14.29%, moving from 0.28 to 0.24 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,784 | #31,960 | -7.31% |
| Count | 745 | 722 | -3.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.24 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dowlen
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals shifts among those bearing the surname Dowlen between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as white decreased by 14.25%, from 65.10% to 55.82%. Those identifying as Black, however, increased by 18.53%, growing from 32.48% to 38.50%. Furthermore, a significant change was observed in the group identifying with two or more ethnicities, which experienced a substantial increase of 396.30%, rising from 0.81% to 4.02%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a slight decrease from 1.48% to 1.25%, marking a 15.54% reduction. No changes were recorded for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.1% | 55.82% | -14.25% |
| Black | 32.48% | 38.5% | 18.53% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 4.02% | 396.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 1.25% | -15.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |