Explore the Family Name Howry
The meaning of Howry
1. Americanized form of South German and Swiss German Haury. 2. English: variant of Howery.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Howry in the United States?
The surname Howry was recorded in the Decennial U.S. Census and showed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname stood at rank 45,909 but dropped to 49,546 in 2010, marking a change of -7.92%. The count of individuals with this surname also reduced from 438 to 424, indicating a decrease of -3.2%. The proportion per 100,000 individuals fell by 12.5%, from 0.16 to 0.14 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,909 | #49,546 | -7.92% |
| Count | 438 | 424 | -3.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Howry
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes for the surname Howry. The percentage of people identifying as White decreased slightly from 89.73% to 84.91% between 2000 and 2010. There was no change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic, remaining at 0% for both years. However, there were increases in other ethnic identities. The percentage identifying as two or more races increased significantly from 1.14% to 4.95%, a change of 334.21%. Those identifying as Black saw a change of 54.74%, from 1.37% to 2.12%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw an increase from 5.71% to 6.84%, a change of 19.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.73% | 84.91% | -5.37% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 5.71% | 6.84% | 19.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 4.95% | 334.21% |
| Black | 1.37% | 2.12% | 54.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |