Explore the Family Name Howison
The meaning of Howison
1. Scottish: patronymic from the personal name How(i)e (see Howie) + -son. 2. English: perhaps occasionally a patronymic from the Middle English personal name Howet (see Hewitt) + -son.
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How common is the last name Howison in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Howison saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 53,191 across all surnames but took a dip to rank 61,745 in 2010, indicating a drop of approximately 16.08 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 365 people in 2000 to 325 in 2010, showing a decrease of nearly 10.96 percent. As for the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decline of 21.43 percent, moving from 0.14 percent in 2000 to 0.11 percent in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,191 | #61,745 | -16.08% |
| Count | 365 | 325 | -10.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Howison
Discussing the ethnicity associated with the surname Howison, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of those with this last name identify as White. In 2000, about 94.52 percent identified as such, and while there was slight decrease, the percentage remained high in 2010 at 94.15 percent. The only other significant ethnic identity attached to this surname is Hispanic, which slightly increased from 3.56 percent in 2000 to 3.69 percent in 2010. There were no reported instances of people with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of the years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.52% | 94.15% | -0.39% |
| Hispanic | 3.56% | 3.69% | 3.65% |
| 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% |