Explore the Family Name Hower
The meaning of Hower
Americanized form of German Hauer. This surname is common in PA.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hower in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hower has seen a slight decrease over the years. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked 9,736 and it fell slightly to 10,548 in 2010, marking an 8.34% decline. This trend is also reflected in the count of people with this surname, which went from 3,064 in 2000 to 3,039 in 2010, a modest decrease of 0.82%. The proportion per 100k of individuals with the Hower surname also declined from 1.14 in 2000 to 1.03 in 2010, translating to a 9.65% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,736 | #10,548 | -8.34% |
| Count | 3,064 | 3,039 | -0.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.14 | 1.03 | -9.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hower
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Hower surname identify as White, with an increase from 92.49% in 2000 to 93.22% in 2010. During the same period, there was a significant increase (91.67%) in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, although their overall representation remained minimal. The percentage of Hower individuals identifying as two or more races also increased by 26.50%. However, there were decreases among those identifying as Hispanic (-2.53%), Black (-39.11%), and American Indian and Alaskan Native (-45.83%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.49% | 93.22% | 0.79% |
| Hispanic | 2.77% | 2.7% | -2.53% |
| Black | 2.48% | 1.51% | -39.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 1.48% | 26.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.36% | 0.69% | 91.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.72% | 0.39% | -45.83% |