Explore the Family Name Howieson
The meaning of Howieson
Scottish: patronymic from the personal name Howie, itself a pet form of Hugh.
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How common is the last name Howieson in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Howieson has seen a slight decline in rank over the years. In 2000, the surname ranked at 91,801 and by 2010 it had slipped to 93,125, a change of -1.44%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 186 in 2000 to 197 in 2010, indicating a growth of 5.91%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.07 in both the years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,801 | #93,125 | -1.44% |
| Count | 186 | 197 | 5.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Howieson
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Howieson, also based on the Decennial U.S. Census, most bearers are predominantly White, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 97.31% in 2000 to 94.42% in 2010. The Hispanic representation saw a significant increase of 69.89%, moving from 2.69% in 2000 to 4.57% in 2010. However, data for Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native was either zero or suppressed (S) for privacy in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.31% | 94.42% | -2.97% |
| Hispanic | 2.69% | 4.57% | 69.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |