Explore the Family Name Fowles
The meaning of Fowles
1. English: variant of Fowle, with post-medieval excrescent -s. 2. Scottish: variant of Foulis, a habitational name from Fowlis in Angus, or, less commonly, from Fowlis Wester in Strathearn, Perthshire.
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How common is the last name Fowles in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Fowles has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 17,884 in 2000 to 16,839 in 2010, indicating a rise of 5.84%. In terms of absolute numbers, there has been an increase of 17.46% with the count going up from 1,443 in 2000 to 1,695 in 2010. The proportion per 100k has also seen an increment of 7.55%, increasing from 0.53 in 2000 to 0.57 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,884 | #16,839 | 5.84% |
| Count | 1,443 | 1,695 | 17.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.57 | 7.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fowles
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fowles, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes occurred between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of Fowles identified as Asian/Pacific Islander nearly doubled, rising by 97.62% and those identifying as two or more races saw an increase of 24.58%. Notably, there was an uptick in the Hispanic and Black communities who identify with the surname, with increases of 44.65% and 14.33% respectively. However, those identifying as White decreased slightly by 2.94%, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native community saw a drastic reduction by 43.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.49% | 83.95% | -2.94% |
| Black | 9.7% | 11.09% | 14.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 2.3% | 44.65% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 1.47% | 24.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.42% | 0.83% | 97.62% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.62% | 0.35% | -43.55% |