Explore the Family Name Lowary
The meaning of Lowary
English: variant of Lowry. This surname is very rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lowary in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lowary has seen a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 62,046 in terms of popularity but slipped to 64,891 in 2010, marking a decline of approximately 4.59%. However, the count of individuals with this surname rose slightly from 302 in 2000 to 306 in 2010, representing a 1.32% increase. The proportion of people named Lowary per 100,000 also decreased by roughly 9.09% from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.10 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #64,891 | -4.59% |
| Count | 302 | 306 | 1.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lowary
On the topic of ethnic identity associated with the surname Lowary, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some noticeable changes over the decade. Notably, there was a substantial increase in the proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, going from 1.66% in 2000 to 6.86% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races also emerged in 2010, standing at 2.29%. Conversely, those identifying as White decreased from 86.42% to 82.35%, while the percentages of individuals identifying as Hispanic and Black also saw decreases of 18.09% and 17.15% respectively. There were no reported changes for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.42% | 82.35% | -4.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.66% | 6.86% | 313.25% |
| Black | 8.28% | 6.86% | -17.15% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.29% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 1.63% | -18.09% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |