Explore the Family Name Howse
The meaning of Howse
English (Oxfordshire): 1. variant of House. 2. variants of Howes.
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How common is the last name Howse in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Howse experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 14,212, but dropped to rank 14,392 in 2010, showing a decrease of 1.27%. However, the actual count of individuals carrying the Howse surname increased by 7.23% during this period, from 1,937 to 2,077. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased from 0.72 to 0.7.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,212 | #14,392 | -1.27% |
| Count | 1,937 | 2,077 | 7.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.72 | 0.7 | -2.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Howse
The ethnic identity information for the surname Howse, also based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, showed several changes between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as White decreased slightly from 60.71% to 58.93%. Individuals of Black ethnicity saw a minor increase from 35.93% to 36.49%. Those identifying as Hispanic also increased, from 1.39% to 1.54%. People with Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity saw a decline of 22.58%, bringing them to account for just 0.24% of individuals with this surname. The largest percentage change was seen in those identifying with two or more races, which increased by 85.71% to reach 2.21%. Lastly, American Indian and Alaskan Native representation saw an increase of 26.09%, although they still only represented 0.58% of individuals with the Howse surname in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.71% | 58.93% | -2.93% |
| Black | 35.93% | 36.49% | 1.56% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 2.21% | 85.71% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 1.54% | 10.79% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.46% | 0.58% | 26.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.31% | 0.24% | -22.58% |