Explore the Family Name Howd
The meaning of Howd
Americanized form of Norwegian Hovd, a habitational name from any of several farmsteads so named (see Hovda).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Howd in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Howd saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 58,553rd in popularity with 324 individuals carrying the name. However, this dropped to a rank of 66,553 in 2010 with only 297 individuals identified as Howds. This represents a decline of 13.66% in ranking and an 8.33% decrease in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,553 | #66,553 | -13.66% |
| Count | 324 | 297 | -8.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Howd
The ethnicity associated with the Howd surname also shifted during this period according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly all (97.22%) of the individuals with this last name identified as White. By 2010, the percentage of Whites had declined to 94.28%, a change of -3.02%. During the same period, we see the emergence of individuals identifying as either Hispanic or belonging to two or more races, making up 2.02% and 2.69% of the Howds respectively. No individuals with the surname Howd identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.22% | 94.28% | -3.02% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.69% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |