Explore the Family Name Gowin
The meaning of Gowin
1. English: variant of Gowing. 2. Irish: from Ó Gobhann, see Gowan.
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How common is the last name Gowin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gowin has slightly increased over time. In 2000, it ranked as the 15,942nd most popular surname in the United States and by 2010 it had moved up to the 15,571st position, a change of 2.33%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also rose from 1,674 in 2000 to 1,878 in 2010, marking an increase of 12.19%. This data suggests that the proportion of people named Gowin per 100,000 residents in the U.S. has marginally grown, from 0.62 in 2000 to 0.64 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,942 | #15,571 | 2.33% |
| Count | 1,674 | 1,878 | 12.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.64 | 3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gowin
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some shifts among those carrying the Gowin surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority of them identified as White, making up 93.43% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 93.18% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion identifying as Hispanic experienced significant growth, increasing by 52.43% to comprise 2.82% of the Gowin population in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and of two or more ethnic identities saw minimal changes. However, the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped notably from 1.02% in 2000 to 0.32% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.43% | 93.18% | -0.27% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 2.82% | 52.43% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 1.38% | 0.73% |
| Black | 1.37% | 1.38% | 0.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.96% | 0.91% | -5.21% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.02% | 0.32% | -68.63% |