Explore the Family Name Lowing
The meaning of Lowing
English: variant of Lewin 1 or Loving 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lowing in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lowing showed a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 52,289 with 373 individuals carrying this name. However, by 2010, it dropped to rank 57,781 with 352 bearers, reflecting a 5.63% decline. The proportion per 100,000 population also decreased by 14.29%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,289 | #57,781 | -10.5% |
| Count | 373 | 352 | -5.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lowing
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Lowing identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.59% in 2000 to 94.32% in 2010. There were no recorded bearers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was an emergence of multiple-ethnicity identifiers (1.42%) and those identifying as Hispanic (2.27%) in 2010, where none had been recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.59% | 94.32% | -3.35% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.27% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |