Explore the Family Name Howk
The meaning of Howk
Americanized form of German Hauck.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Howk in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Howk has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 31,774, but by 2010 it had slipped to 33,196, reflecting a 4.48% dip in rank. The actual count of individuals with the Howk surname remained relatively stable, increasing only slightly from 687 in 2000 to 689 in 2010. This resulted in a small decrease in the proportion per 100,000 people, dropping from 0.25 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,774 | #33,196 | -4.48% |
| Count | 687 | 689 | 0.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Howk
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Howk also experienced some changes during that decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, no Howks identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, but by 2010, 0.87% did. Those claiming two or more ethnicities fell by 33.59%, from 1.31% to 0.87%. The overwhelming majority of Howks identified as White in both years, although this percentage decreased slightly from 96.51% to 96.08%. Hispanic representation also dropped slightly, from 1.31% to 1.02%. No Howks identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.51% | 96.08% | -0.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 1.02% | -22.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.87% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 0.87% | -33.59% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |