Explore the Family Name Gowers
The meaning of Gowers
English (Essex and Suffolk): variant of Gower, with post-medieval excrescent -s. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Liam.
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How common is the last name Gowers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gowers has declined. In 2000, the surname ranked 53,420 in popularity. By 2010, it had fallen to 63,524, a drop of almost 19 percent. The number of individuals carrying the Gowers surname also decreased from 363 in 2000 to 314 in 2010, reflecting a decline of approximately 14 percent. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 people also experienced a decrease of around 15 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,420 | #63,524 | -18.91% |
| Count | 363 | 314 | -13.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gowers
Data from the Decennial U.S. Census demonstrates that the ethnicity associated with the surname Gowers is mostly White, accounting for 93.95% in 2010, slightly down from 94.21% in 2000. An increase was noted in those identifying as two or more races, which went from 0% in 2000 to 2.23% in 2010. A slight decrease was recorded in those identifying as Black, down to 2.23% from 3.03%. No significant changes were observed in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.21% | 93.95% | -0.28% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.23% | 0% |
| Black | 3.03% | 2.23% | -26.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |