Explore the Family Name Howman
The meaning of Howman
English: variant of Human.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Howman in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Howman ranked 66,476 in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to a rank of 70,403 in 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 5.91%. In both years, there were 278 individuals recorded with this surname, hence a zero percent change in count was observed. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 10%, falling from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #70,403 | -5.91% |
| Count | 278 | 278 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Howman
In terms of ethnic identity, the Howman surname was predominantly associated with White ethnicity, accounting for 97.12% in 2000, which slightly decreased to 94.96% by 2010. There was a slight increase in the Hispanic representation from 1.80% to 3.24% over the same period, showing an 80% change. However, no individuals with the surname Howman identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. This data is also based on information from the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.12% | 94.96% | -2.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 3.24% | 80% |
| 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% |