Explore the Family Name Endow
The meaning of Endow
Americanized form of Japanese Endō (see Endo).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Endow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Endow saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 78,326th but dropped to the 86,981st position by 2010, marking an 11.05% decrease. The count of people carrying this surname also fell from 227 in 2000 to 214 in 2010, representing a 5.73% decline. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Endow surname per 100,000 people decreased by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,326 | #86,981 | -11.05% |
| Count | 227 | 214 | -5.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Endow
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows significant diversity among those with the Endow surname. A majority identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, although their proportion slightly dropped from 80.18% in 2000 to 78.04% in 2010. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races saw an increase of 27.24%, rising from 8.81% in 2000 to 11.21% in 2010. The percentage of White individuals fell by 13.21%, decreasing from 9.69% in 2000 to 8.41% in 2010. Notably, there were no reported instances of individuals with the Endow surname identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 80.18% | 78.04% | -2.67% |
| Two or More Races | 8.81% | 11.21% | 27.24% |
| White | 9.69% | 8.41% | -13.21% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |