Explore the Family Name Howington
The meaning of Howington
English: probably a variant of Ovington, which, like Howington, is recorded in North Yorkshire in the 17th century.
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How common is the last name Howington in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Howington saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 12,458 with a count of 2,285 while in 2010, it slipped to rank 13,255 despite an increase in count to 2,303. This implies that although the number of people bearing this surname increased slightly by 0.79%, its proportion per 100k fell by 8.24% from 0.85 to 0.78 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,458 | #13,255 | -6.4% |
| Count | 2,285 | 2,303 | 0.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.85 | 0.78 | -8.24% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Howington
The census data also provides an insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Howington. The majority of Howingtons identified as White in both years, but there was a slight decrease from 90.81% in 2000 to 86.58% in 2010. During the same period, those identifying as Black or African American increased from 6.08% to 8.21%. There was also a noticeable increase among those who identified as being of two or more races, from 1.4% in 2000 to 2.13% in 2010. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic appeared in the 2010 data, showing some diversification in the ethnicity tied to this surname. Data related to American Indian and Alaskan Native also showed an increase from 0.83% to 1.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.81% | 86.58% | -4.66% |
| Black | 6.08% | 8.21% | 35.03% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 2.13% | 52.14% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.61% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.83% | 1.17% | 40.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.3% | 0% |