Explore the Family Name Gowler
The meaning of Gowler
English (mainly Cambridgeshire): occupational name from Middle English gaveler, goveler, gouler ‘money lender’, a derivative of Old English gafol ‘rent, interest’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gowler in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Gowler has seen a decrease over the decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Gowler ranked as the 74,398th most popular surname in the United States, with a count of 242 people carrying the name and a proportion of 0.09 per 100,000 residents. By 2010, however, the rank had dropped to 85,357, and the count decreased to 219. This represents a change of -14.73 in rank and -9.5 in count. The proportion also saw a reduction of -22.22, falling to 0.07 per 100,000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #85,357 | -14.73% |
| Count | 242 | 219 | -9.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gowler
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Gowler is predominantly White, as detailed by the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, approximately 95.87% of individuals with this name identified as White, a percentage that increased to 97.26% by 2010. No significant representation was found for other ethnicity categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either year. Interestingly, while a small percentage (2.07%) identified as Black in 2000, this figure dropped to zero by 2010. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.87% | 97.26% | 1.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.07% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |