Explore the Family Name Lowers
The meaning of Lowers
English: variant of Lower.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lowers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lowers has seen a slight shift over the course of a decade. In the year 2000, the surname ranked 23,283 in popularity and this fell to 24,446 by 2010, displaying a decrease of 5%. Despite this decline in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname Lowers remained fairly stable, increasing slightly from 1,021 in 2000 to 1,024 in 2010. Therefore, the proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by approximately 7.89% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,283 | #24,446 | -5% |
| Count | 1,021 | 1,024 | 0.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.35 | -7.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lowers
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lowers, the Decennial U.S. Census data provides interesting insights. In terms of ethnicity, the vast majority of individuals with the surname Lowers identified as White. This was consistent in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a minor decrease of 5.23% over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as Black saw a small increase of 18.29%, rising from 8.42% in 2000 to 9.96% in 2010. Hispanic representation also increased significantly from 1.08% to 2.83%. Those identifying with two or more races rose from 1.27% in 2000 to 2.05% in 2010, marking an increase of 61.42%. There was no recorded change for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.93% | 84.28% | -5.23% |
| Black | 8.42% | 9.96% | 18.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 2.83% | 162.04% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 2.05% | 61.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |