Explore the Family Name Howren
The meaning of Howren
Possibly an Americanized form of German Hauren: topographic name referring to an elevation in the land, a cognate of Middle Low German haver, the word that is contained in heaven. The surname Hauren is not found in Germany.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Howren in the United States?
According to data drawn from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Howren saw an increase between 2000 and 2010. Initially ranking at 64186 in 2000, it moved up to position 62359 by 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 2.85%. The total count of individuals with this surname also expanded during this time period, going from 290 in 2000 to 321 in 2010, a positive change of roughly 10.69%. Throughout the decade, the proportion of people named Howren per 100k remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #62,359 | 2.85% |
| Count | 290 | 321 | 10.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Howren
Based on the ethnic identity information provided by the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Howren identify as White. In 2000, 95.86% identified as such, although this percentage decreased slightly to 94.39% by 2010. During the same period, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, growing from 3.1% in 2000 to 4.05% in 2010—a surge of 30.65%. Meanwhile, the proportions of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.86% | 94.39% | -1.53% |
| Hispanic | 3.1% | 4.05% | 30.65% |
| 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% |