Explore the Family Name Gowland
The meaning of Gowland
1. English (Durham and Yorkshire): habitational name from Gowlands in Moor Monkton, Yorkshire. 2. English: alternatively, perhaps a variant of Golland, from the Old French and Middle English personal name Joelin, a diminutive of Joel.
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How common is the last name Gowland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gowland has experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 66,073rd in 2000, it dropped to 69,170th in 2010, marking a decline of roughly 4.69%. However, the total count of individuals bearing the surname slightly rose from 280 to 284 during this decade, representing an increase of 1.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,073 | #69,170 | -4.69% |
| Count | 280 | 284 | 1.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gowland
As for ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of people with the surname Gowland identify as White, though there was a slight decrease from 94.64% in 2000 to 93.66% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic also decreased marginally from 5.00% to 4.93% over the same period. In both 2000 and 2010, no individuals with the surname Gowland identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Meanwhile, the data for those identifying as two or more races was suppressed to ensure privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.64% | 93.66% | -1.04% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 4.93% | -1.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |