Explore the Family Name Fowers
The meaning of Fowers
English: variant, with post-medieval excrescent -s, of Fower, a status and occupational name from Middle English fouer, Old French fouuer (from Latin focarius), denoting someone responsible for tending fires, hearths, or ovens, especially in a kitchen.
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How common is the last name Fowers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fowers showed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 34,114 in popularity, but by 2010 it fell slightly to a rank of 34,707, representing a decline of 1.74%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of people with the surname Fowers increased from 629 in 2000 to 651 in 2010, indicating a growth of 3.5%. However, as a proportion per 100,000 people, the surname experienced a decrease of 4.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,114 | #34,707 | -1.74% |
| Count | 629 | 651 | 3.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fowers
When looking at the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Fowers, data gathered from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that in 2000, a significant majority identified as White (96.66%). This percentage dropped slightly to 94.32% in 2010, marking a change of -2.42%. During this time, there was also a notable increase in those who identified as Black or Hispanic, with changes of 55.7% and 15.72% respectively. Additionally, in 2010, a small fraction (1.69%) identified as belonging to two or more races, a category which was not represented in the 2000 data. No individuals with the surname Fowers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.66% | 94.32% | -2.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 1.84% | 15.72% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.69% | 0% |
| Black | 0.79% | 1.23% | 55.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |