Explore the Family Name Leow
The meaning of Leow
Chinese: 1. variant Romanization of the surnames 劉 and 柳, see Liu 1 and 2. 2. variant Romanization of the surname 廖, based on its Cantonese pronunciation. See Liao.
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How common is the last name Leow in the United States?
The Leow surname saw a moderate increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Leow was ranked 74,398 in terms of general popularity among all surnames with a count of 242. By 2010, it had risen to rank 68,770 with a total count of 286 individuals bearing the name, marking an increase of 18.18%. The proportion per 100,000 people also increased from 0.09 to 0.1, demonstrating an increase of 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #68,770 | 7.56% |
| Count | 242 | 286 | 18.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leow
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some notable shifts within the Leow surname bearers. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a 10.80% increase in those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, moving from 40.08% to 44.41%. The proportion identifying as White decreased by 14.70%, dropping to 43.36% in 2010 from 50.83% in 2000. There was a substantial increase in those who identify as Hispanic, rising by 153.14% to 5.24% in 2010 from 2.07% in 2000. The percentage of those identifying as Black or as American Indian and Alaskan Native fell to zero in 2010, while the proportion identifying with two or more races remained static at 4.55% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 40.08% | 44.41% | 10.8% |
| White | 50.83% | 43.36% | -14.7% |
| Hispanic | 2.07% | 5.24% | 153.14% |
| Two or More Races | 4.55% | 4.55% | 0% |
| Black | 2.48% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |