Explore the Family Name Downen
The meaning of Downen
English: habitational name from a place such as Downend in Gloucestershire, which is named from Old English dūn ‘down’, ‘low hill’ + ende ‘end’, or a topographic name with the same meaning.
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How common is the last name Downen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Downen has experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Downen was the 21,069th most common surname, with 1,162 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the surname had dropped to the 22,392nd rank, with the number of bearers slightly decreasing to 1,150. This represents a rank change of -6.28% and a count decrease of -1.03%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 9.3%, from 0.43 in 2000 to 0.39 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,069 | #22,392 | -6.28% |
| Count | 1,162 | 1,150 | -1.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.39 | -9.3% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Downen
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Downen has also seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (96.56%). By 2010, although still the dominant ethnicity, this percentage had dropped slightly to 94.26%. Over the same period, the proportion identifying as Hispanic increased by 25.34%, even though it remained a small group (from 1.46% to 1.83%). Interestingly, the proportion identifying with two or more races saw a significant relative increase of 51.45%, rising from 1.38% to 2.09%. The 2010 census also recorded a small number of Black individuals bearing the surname Downen, which was not the case in 2000. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.56% | 94.26% | -2.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 2.09% | 51.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 1.83% | 25.34% |
| Black | 0% | 0.87% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |