Explore the Family Name Jowell
The meaning of Jowell
English (Yorkshire): variant of Jewell.
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How common is the last name Jowell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Jowell decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 65,298th most common surname in the United States with 284 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 70,833 and the count to 276, marking a decline of 8.48% in rank and a 2.82% decrease in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell from 0.11 to 0.09 during this decade, a drop of 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #70,833 | -8.48% |
| Count | 284 | 276 | -2.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jowell
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Jowell also showed changes from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, nearly all (97.54%) of individuals with this surname identified as White. By 2010, this figure had dropped to 90.94%, indicating a change of -6.77%. During the same period, there were increases in the number of people with the Jowell surname identifying as having two or more races (from 0 to 2.90%), Hispanic (from 0 to 2.54%), and Black (from 0 to 2.54%). No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.54% | 90.94% | -6.77% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.9% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.54% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 2.54% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |