Explore the Family Name Kowis
The meaning of Kowis
German: perhaps a variant of Kowitz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kowis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kowis saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 63,297th in 2000, it slipped to 71,886th in 2010, marking a decrease of 13.57%. Additionally, the number of individuals bearing this surname dropped from 295 to 271 during this decade, a fall of 8.14%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Kowis per 100,000 decreased by 18.18%, moving from 0.11 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,297 | #71,886 | -13.57% |
| Count | 295 | 271 | -8.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kowis
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kowis, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals changes over the 10-year span. In 2000, 94.58% of individuals with the surname identified as White, which increased to 97.05% by 2010, an upswing of 2.61%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races dropped to zero by 2010, from 2.71% in 2000. There were no persons with the Kowis surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.58% | 97.05% | 2.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.71% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |