Explore the Family Name Lowen
The meaning of Lowen
1. English: variant of Lewin 1 or Loving 1. 2. German (Löwen): variant of Löwe ‘lion’ (see Lowe 2). Compare Loewen. 3. Swedish (Löwen, Löwén): presumably derived from German Löwe (see Lowe 2) or Löwen (see 2 above), although the Swedish forms could equally be ornamental names from löv ‘leaf’ (see Loven 1).
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How common is the last name Lowen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lowen has seen a decline between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 23,283rd in popularity, but by 2010, it fell to the 28,176th spot, marking a drop of 21.02 percent. The number of people with this surname also fell during this period from 1,021 to 849, a decrease of 16.85 percent. Similarly, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people dropped from 0.38 to 0.29, a decrease of 23.68 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,283 | #28,176 | -21.02% |
| Count | 1,021 | 849 | -16.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.29 | -23.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lowen
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Lowen has seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of those identifying as White increased slightly from 87.95 percent to 90.46 percent. Those claiming Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic identity decreased modestly, with changes of -6.82 percent and -4.50 percent respectively. The most significant shift was observed among those identifying as Black; this group saw a dramatic decrease from 5.19 percent to 2.83 percent. However, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or with two or more races saw small increases: 2.90 percent and 2.04 percent, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.95% | 90.46% | 2.85% |
| Hispanic | 3.33% | 3.18% | -4.5% |
| Black | 5.19% | 2.83% | -45.47% |
| Two or More Races | 1.96% | 2% | 2.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.88% | 0.82% | -6.82% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.69% | 0.71% | 2.9% |