Explore the Family Name Howery
The meaning of Howery
English (County Durham): unexplained.
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How common is the last name Howery in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Howery" saw a slight decrease in its rank from 16,549 in 2000 to 16,887 in 2010, a change of -2.04%. However, there was a small increase in the count of people with this surname, growing from 1,598 in 2000 to 1,687 in 2010, a modest rise of 5.57%. The proportion per 100k also experienced a marginal decline of -3.39% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,549 | #16,887 | -2.04% |
| Count | 1,598 | 1,687 | 5.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.57 | -3.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Howery
Moving onto the ethnicity associated with the Howery surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The most significant increase was seen in the Hispanic ethnicity, which showed a surge of 125.33%, followed by Two or More Races at 62.86% and Asian/Pacific Islander at 61.36%. On the other hand, the White ethnicity saw a decline of -4.63%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native group also dropped by -26.81%. The Black ethnicity witnessed a minor increase of 7.47% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.35% | 78.54% | -4.63% |
| Black | 12.58% | 13.52% | 7.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 3.38% | 125.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 2.85% | 62.86% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.38% | 1.01% | -26.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.44% | 0.71% | 61.36% |