Explore the Family Name Dowley
The meaning of Dowley
1. Irish (Cork): variant of Dooley. 2. English: variant of Duley, Dolley, and Olley.
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How common is the last name Dowley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dowley showed a gradual increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname moved up from 87,348th in 2000 to 85,357th in 2010, indicating an improvement of 2.28%. Additionally, the count of people carrying this surname also rose by 10.61% over the same period, increasing from 198 in 2000 to 219 in 2010. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 remained stable at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #87,348 | #85,357 | 2.28% |
| Count | 198 | 219 | 10.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dowley
The ethnicity distribution associated with the surname Dowley also saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010, as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census. While the percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian or Alaskan Native groups were negligible or suppressed for privacy in both years, notable changes occurred within the White and Black communities. People of White ethnicity holding the Dowley surname decreased from 92.42% in 2000 to 89.04% in 2010, a drop of 3.66%. Conversely, those identifying as Black increased their representation from 7.07% in 2000 to 9.59% in 2010, a significant rise of 35.64%. The data did not record any individuals with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.42% | 89.04% | -3.66% |
| Black | 7.07% | 9.59% | 35.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |