Explore the Family Name Howson
The meaning of Howson
English (Yorkshire): variant of Hewson.
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How common is the last name Howson in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Howson has seen an increase in popularity over time. In 2000, it was ranked 27,945th in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had risen to 26,110th, marking a change of 6.57%. The actual count of people with the Howson name also rose from 808 in 2000 to 938 in 2010, a 16.09% increase. When adjusted for every 100,000 people, the proportion of individuals bearing this surname slightly increased as well, from 0.3 in 2000 to 0.32 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,945 | #26,110 | 6.57% |
| Count | 808 | 938 | 16.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.32 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Howson
As per the Decennial U.S. Census data, there is some diversity in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Howson. In 2010, the largest group identified as White at 86.67%, marking a slight increase from 86.26% in 2000. Those identifying as Black made up 10.55% in 2010, a small decrease from 11.01% in 2000. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant leap from 0.74% in 2000 to 1.07% in 2010. The category "Two or more races" saw a marginal decrease from 1.11% to 1.07% over the same period. As for the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, no notable changes were observed as their representation remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.26% | 86.67% | 0.48% |
| Black | 11.01% | 10.55% | -4.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.11% | 1.07% | -3.6% |
| Hispanic | 0.74% | 1.07% | 44.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |