Explore the Family Name Lowis
The meaning of Lowis
English: variant of Lewis 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lowis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lowis has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 52,077 in 2000 to 58,182 in 2010, reflecting an 11.72% drop. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname declined from 375 in 2000 to 349 in 2010, a decrease of 6.93%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Lowis per 100,000 decreased by 14.29% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,077 | #58,182 | -11.72% |
| Count | 375 | 349 | -6.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lowis
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts among those bearing the Lowis surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as White increased slightly from 77.07% to 80.23%, while those identifying as Black saw a small decrease from 16.80% to 15.47%. Hispanic representation also experienced a slight decline from 3.47% to 3.15%. Interestingly, the group identifying with two or more ethnicities dropped from 1.60% to 0. Meanwhile, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.07% | 80.23% | 4.1% |
| Black | 16.8% | 15.47% | -7.92% |
| Hispanic | 3.47% | 3.15% | -9.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |