Explore the Family Name Howat
The meaning of Howat
Scottish (southwestern): variant of Hewitt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Howat in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Howat has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 40,203rd most common name with 513 individuals bearing this surname. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 42,511 and the count of individuals with this surname also decreased to 510. This represents a -5.74% change in rank and -0.58% change in count. The proportion per 100k people also fell by -10.53%, indicating a decrease in prevalence of the Howat surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,203 | #42,511 | -5.74% |
| Count | 513 | 510 | -0.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Howat
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Howat, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is overwhelmingly White. In 2000, 99.22% of individuals with the surname Howat identified as White, decreasing slightly to 97.84% in 2010, a change of -1.39%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.22% | 97.84% | -1.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |