Explore the Family Name Gowing
The meaning of Gowing
English (East Anglia): from the Middle English personal name Gowyn, Old French Gouin, a shortening of ancient Germanic names formed with Gudin-, or perhaps from Breton gwen ‘fair’.
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How common is the last name Gowing in the United States?
The surname "Gowing" was ranked 32,743 in terms of popularity in the year 2000, according to records from the Decennial U.S. Census. However, this rank fell to 41,728 in the year 2010, reflecting a decrease in popularity by 27.44%. The count of individuals with the Gowing surname also declined during this period, falling from 661 to 521, marking a 21.18% drop. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also saw a downward trend, declining by 28.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,743 | #41,728 | -27.44% |
| Count | 661 | 521 | -21.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.18 | -28% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gowing
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gowing, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a few shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of the Gowing population identified as White (90.62%), followed by Asian/Pacific Islander (4.24%), Hispanic (3.33%) and Two or more races (1.21%). By 2010, although the White ethnicity still dominated, its share had slightly decreased to 88.68%. The decade also saw an increase in the Hispanic population associated with the surname, up by 38.44% to reach 4.61%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander group experienced a small decline of 9.43% to 3.84%. Interestingly, the Black ethnicity emerged in the 2010 census at 1.34%, having been at 0% in 2000. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained unchanged at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.62% | 88.68% | -2.14% |
| Hispanic | 3.33% | 4.61% | 38.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.24% | 3.84% | -9.43% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 1.54% | 27.27% |
| Black | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |