Explore the Family Name Drowne
The meaning of Drowne
Variant of Drown.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Drowne in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Drowne saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Drowne was ranked as the 86,657th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 88,685th position, representing a change of -2.34%. The count of individuals with this last name, however, increased from 200 to 209 during the same period, indicating a growth of 4.5%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,657 | #88,685 | -2.34% |
| Count | 200 | 209 | 4.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Drowne
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of people carrying the Drowne surname identify as White. This group decreased slightly from 95% in 2000 to 91.39% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or Black in either year. Interestingly, there was a new appearance of Hispanic representation in 2010, accounting for 5.26% of individuals with the surname Drowne. There was also a decline in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, from 2.5% in 2000 to none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95% | 91.39% | -3.8% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.5% | 0% | 0% |