Explore the Family Name Jowers
The meaning of Jowers
English (Essex and Suffolk): variant of Gower, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
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How common is the last name Jowers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Jowers has seen a slight decline over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The ranking for Jowers dropped by approximately 4.23%, placing it at rank 9761 in 2010 compared to 9365 in 2000. However, the actual count of individuals with the Jowers surname increased by 4.04% during this period, from 3191 to 3320. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly by 4.24%, indicating that while the raw number of people with the surname grew, it did not keep pace with overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,365 | #9,761 | -4.23% |
| Count | 3,191 | 3,320 | 4.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.18 | 1.13 | -4.24% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jowers
Assessing the ethnic identity associated with the Jowers surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows several changes between 2000 and 2010. There was a notable increase in the percentage of Jowers identifying as Hispanic, which rose by 75.18%, and those identifying with two or more races, increasing by 48%. Similarly, there was a modest rise in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black, with increases of 5.88% and 11.10% respectively. On the other hand, those identifying as White showed a decrease of 3.7%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a significant drop of 29.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.48% | 79.43% | -3.7% |
| Black | 14.42% | 16.02% | 11.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 2.47% | 75.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 1.48% | 48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.34% | 0.36% | 5.88% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.34% | 0.24% | -29.41% |