Explore the Family Name Howey
The meaning of Howey
1. English (Northumberland and Durham) and Scottish: variant of Howie. 2. Irish: variant of Hoey.
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How common is the last name Howey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Howey has seen a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 12,260 to 12,500, reflecting a change of -1.96%. However, the actual count of people with this surname has increased by 6.53%, growing from 2,328 individuals in 2000 to 2,480 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also slightly decreased by -2.33% over these ten years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,260 | #12,500 | -1.96% |
| Count | 2,328 | 2,480 | 6.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.86 | 0.84 | -2.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Howey
From an ethnic identity standpoint, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes between 2000 and 2010 for those carrying the Howey surname. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders increased considerably from 0.26% to 0.60%, a 130.77% change. Those identifying as two or more races also saw a rise, from 1.55% to 1.98%, a 27.74% increase. There was a marginal decrease in those identifying as White, from 91.80% to 91.13%, and a sizeable decrease among those identifying as Black, from 3.69% to 3.02%. Hispanic representation also saw growth, increasing from 1.76% to 2.42%. Meanwhile, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped slightly from 0.95% to 0.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.8% | 91.13% | -0.73% |
| Black | 3.69% | 3.02% | -18.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 2.42% | 37.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 1.98% | 27.74% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.95% | 0.85% | -10.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.26% | 0.6% | 130.77% |