Explore the Family Name Howett
The meaning of Howett
English (East Midlands): variant of Hewitt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Howett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Howett has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of this surname fell from 68,569th place in 2000 to 81,772nd place in 2010, marking a 19.26% drop. Furthermore, the count or number of individuals with this surname also declined by 13.81%, from 268 people in 2000 to 231 in 2010. This decrease is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 individuals, which went down by 20% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,569 | #81,772 | -19.26% |
| Count | 268 | 231 | -13.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Howett
In terms of ethnic identity, the Howett surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. For both years 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities bearing the Howett surname. However, the percentage of White individuals with this surname slightly decreased from 98.13% in 2000 to 96.54% in 2010, a change of -1.62%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.13% | 96.54% | -1.62% |
| 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% |