Explore the Family Name Mckowen
The meaning of Mckowen
Irish and Scottish: variant of McEwen 1.
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How common is the last name Mckowen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mckowen has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 47,308 and by 2010, it had dropped to 51,281, marking an 8.4% decrease in rank. The actual count of individuals with this surname also saw a decline from 422 in 2000 to 406 in 2010, equaling a change of -3.79%. Consequently, the representation of this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 12.5%, going from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,308 | #51,281 | -8.4% |
| Count | 422 | 406 | -3.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mckowen
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority of those with the Mckowen surname identify as White, with the percentage slightly decreasing from 96.21% in 2000 to 94.83% in 2010. Additionally, there has been a notable increase in the Hispanic population with this surname, rising from 1.18% in 2000 to 2.22% in 2010, which is an impressive 88.14% increase. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. In 2000, 1.18% identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, but this number dropped to zero in 2010. There was a small emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, constituting 1.23% of Mckowens.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.21% | 94.83% | -1.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 2.22% | 88.14% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.18% | 0% | 0% |