Explore the Family Name Lowdermilk
The meaning of Lowdermilk
Americanized form of German Lautermilch (see Laudermilk).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lowdermilk in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lowdermilk saw a growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010, with a rank change of 1.18% from 36,531 to 36,099. The actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased by 7.44%, moving from 578 people in 2000 to 621 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.21 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,531 | #36,099 | 1.18% |
| Count | 578 | 621 | 7.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lowdermilk
In terms of ethnicity, based on the data provided by the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Lowdermilk identified as White, although there was a slight decrease of 0.85% in this percentage from 95.33% in 2000 to 94.52% in 2010. There was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either 2000 or 2010. The percentage of people identifying as two or more races decreased by 18.12%, while those identifying as Hispanic appeared for the first time in 2010, making up 1.13% of the population with this surname. The Black community also saw an increase in representation, with a growth of 20.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.33% | 94.52% | -0.85% |
| Black | 1.73% | 2.09% | 20.81% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 1.13% | -18.12% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.13% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |