Explore the Family Name Fowle
The meaning of Fowle
1. English (Kent): patronymic from the Middle English personal name Foghel, Fughel (Old English Fugel, Fugol, from Old English fugol ‘fowl, bird’). Alternatively, a nickname from Middle English fughel, foghel, foul ‘fowl, bird’, either with reference to physical appearance, size, or behavior, or possibly also a nickname for someone who kept or sold birds. 2. Americanized form of German Faul.
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How common is the last name Fowle in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fowle saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 24,857 with 940 individuals carrying the name. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 26,887 with a count of 903, marking a decrease of 8.17% in rank and a fall of 3.94% in count. The proportion per 100k also declined by 11.43%, indicating a lower prevalence of the surname in the U.S.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,857 | #26,887 | -8.17% |
| Count | 940 | 903 | -3.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.31 | -11.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fowle
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Fowle underwent some changes as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 90.64% of those with the surname identified as White, and this figure increased slightly to 91.25% by 2010. There was also a notable increase in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, growing from 1.70% in 2000 to 2.33% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion associating themselves with Black decreased from 4.36% to 3.65%. Notably, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, compared to 1.91% in 2000, and no American Indian and Alaskan Native representation in either year. A new category emerged in 2010, with 1.44% reporting they belong to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.64% | 91.25% | 0.67% |
| Black | 4.36% | 3.65% | -16.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 2.33% | 37.06% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.91% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |