Explore the Family Name Gowins
The meaning of Gowins
1. English: variant of Gowing. 2. Scottish: variant of Gowans.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gowins in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Gowins' has seen a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 32,302 in terms of popularity and had a count of 672 individuals. By 2010, its rank improved to 26,747 with a notable increase in the count to 910 individuals, which marks a 35.42% rise. The proportion per 100,000 people also grew by 24%, from 0.25 to 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,302 | #26,747 | 17.2% |
| Count | 672 | 910 | 35.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.31 | 24% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gowins
The ethnicity associated with the surname 'Gowins' has diversified over the decade from 2000 to 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. White remains the most common ethnic identity associated with the surname, showing a marginal change from 68.30% in 2000 to 68.35% in 2010. The Black ethnicity saw a decrease from 28.72% to 24.62%. Notably, there was growth in Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities, which were non-existent in 2000 but made up 1.32% and 0.88% respectively in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races under this surname increased from 1.34% to 2.53%, while the Hispanic identity nearly doubled from 1.19% to 2.31%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.3% | 68.35% | 0.07% |
| Black | 28.72% | 24.62% | -14.28% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 2.53% | 88.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 2.31% | 94.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |