Explore the Family Name Gowdy
The meaning of Gowdy
English (Durham) and Irish (Down and Antrim): variant of Goldie.
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How common is the last name Gowdy in the United States?
Popularity data based on the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the surname Gowdy ranked 12,955 in 2000 and moved slightly to 13,383 in 2010 representing a -3.3% change in popularity. The frequency of this surname also increased from 2,171 in 2000 to 2,276 in 2010, a growth of 4.84%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people declined by -3.75%, moving from 0.8 in 2000 to 0.77 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,955 | #13,383 | -3.3% |
| Count | 2,171 | 2,276 | 4.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.8 | 0.77 | -3.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gowdy
Ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census for the surname Gowdy shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander decreased by 25%, while those reporting two or more races saw an increase of 38.82%. A majority identified as white with a decrease from 60.99% to 56.77%. Hispanic representation increased significantly, up 135% from 0.60% to 1.41%. The percentage of Black individuals increased slightly from 35.10% to 38.27%. Lastly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native declined by 15.65% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.99% | 56.77% | -6.92% |
| Black | 35.1% | 38.27% | 9.03% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 2.11% | 38.82% |
| Hispanic | 0.6% | 1.41% | 135% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.15% | 0.97% | -15.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.64% | 0.48% | -25% |