Explore the Family Name Howser
The meaning of Howser
Americanized form of German Hauser.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Howser in the United States?
The surname "Howser" saw a drop in popularity between the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census data collection periods. In 2000, the name was ranked 14,809th most common in the country, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 16,475th spot—a decrease of roughly 11.25%. The total count of people with this surname also witnessed a decline from 1,838 to 1,744, marking a decrease of about 5.11%. Accordingly, the proportion of individuals named Howser per 100,000 members of the population fell by 13.24%, from 0.68 to 0.59 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,809 | #16,475 | -11.25% |
| Count | 1,838 | 1,744 | -5.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.68 | 0.59 | -13.24% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Howser
When discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Howser," based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there has been little change between 2000 and 2010. The majority of Howsers identify as White, accounting for 93.69% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 93.06% in 2010. The percentage of Howsers identifying as Hispanic increased modestly from 2.18% to 2.47% over the decade. Those identifying as Black saw a decrease from 2.07% to 1.43%. Meanwhile, the number of Howsers identifying as belonging to two or more races experienced an increase — rising from 1.47% to 2.06%. No Howsers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.69% | 93.06% | -0.67% |
| Hispanic | 2.18% | 2.47% | 13.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 2.06% | 40.14% |
| Black | 2.07% | 1.43% | -30.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |