Explore the Family Name Gowda
The meaning of Gowda
Indian (Andhra Pradesh): from a forward caste name, from the ancient Telugu honorific title gamunda meaning ‘village headman’.
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How common is the last name Gowda in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gowda has grown significantly in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gowda was ranked as the 53,659th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had surged up to the rank of 27,950, marking a substantial increase of nearly 48%. Correspondingly, the count of individuals with this surname also rose from 361 in 2000 to 858 in 2010, a whopping growth of over 137%. The proportion of people holding this surname per 100,000 also more than doubled, from 0.13 to 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,659 | #27,950 | 47.91% |
| Count | 361 | 858 | 137.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.29 | 123.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gowda
In respect to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Gowda identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, increasing from 88.92% in 2000 to 92.66% in 2010. Individuals identifying as two or more ethnicities decreased quite a bit, from 3.6% to 1.17%. The percentage of those identifying as White saw a decline as well, going from 5.82% to 4.08%. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation was introduced in 2010, albeit at a small 1.05%, while both Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native representations remained at 0 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 88.92% | 92.66% | 4.21% |
| White | 5.82% | 4.08% | -29.9% |
| Two or More Races | 3.6% | 1.17% | -67.5% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.05% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |