Explore the Family Name Gowens
The meaning of Gowens
1. Irish: from Ó Gobhann, see Gowan. 2. English (Northumberland and Durham): variant of Gowing, with excrescent -s. Compare Goens.
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How common is the last name Gowens in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Gowens' has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 23,167 in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it had dropped to 26,949, a decline of 16.32%. The total count of people with this surname also fell from 1,028 in 2000 to 900 in 2010, a drop of 12.45%. Its proportion per 100,000 individuals likewise decreased during this period, going from 0.38 to 0.31, representing an 18.42% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,167 | #26,949 | -16.32% |
| Count | 1,028 | 900 | -12.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.31 | -18.42% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gowens
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data for 'Gowens' reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals bearing this name were identified as White, though this percentage decreased slightly from 73.74% in 2000 to 70.89% in 2010. Those identifying as Black saw a minor increase from 21.40% in 2000 to 22.78% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic also saw a rise, from 1.95% in 2000 to 2.33% in 2010. There was also a slight uptick in people identifying with two or more races, from 2.33% in 2000 to 2.56% in 2010. No individuals with the surname 'Gowens' were recorded as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.74% | 70.89% | -3.86% |
| Black | 21.4% | 22.78% | 6.45% |
| Two or More Races | 2.33% | 2.56% | 9.87% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 2.33% | 19.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |