Explore the Family Name Fowlks
The meaning of Fowlks
Altered form of English Foulks.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fowlks in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Fowlks saw a minor decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Fowlks was ranked as the 63,632 most popular surname in the United States and by 2010 it had fallen slightly to rank 66,371, representing a 4.3% change. However, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased slightly from 293 in 2000 to 298 in 2010, a growth of approximately 1.71%. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased from 0.11 to 0.1, a drop of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #66,371 | -4.3% |
| Count | 293 | 298 | 1.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fowlks
The Decennial U.S. Census data provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fowlks. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as either White or Black (43.34% and 46.76% respectively). By 2010, these percentages had slightly decreased to 40.6% for White and 45.3% for Black ethnicities. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase from 5.8% in 2000 to 10.07% in 2010, an impressive change of 73.62%. The proportion of those identifying as two or more races remained relatively stable at around 3.4%. The Census showed no individuals with the surname Fowlks identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 46.76% | 45.3% | -3.12% |
| White | 43.34% | 40.6% | -6.32% |
| Hispanic | 5.8% | 10.07% | 73.62% |
| Two or More Races | 3.41% | 3.36% | -1.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |