Explore the Family Name Mowat
The meaning of Mowat
Scottish (Caithness and Orkney): variant of Mowatt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mowat in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Mowat" increased slightly from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 42,289 most common in the United States and by 2010, it had climbed up to rank 42,094. During this same period, the number of individuals with the Mowat surname also grew by 6.83%, from 483 people in 2000 to 516 people in 2010. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 dropped a bit, from 0.18% in 2000 to 0.17% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,289 | #42,094 | 0.46% |
| Count | 483 | 516 | 6.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mowat
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Mowat" also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of Mowats were White (91.3%), followed by Asian/Pacific Islander (3.31%) and those who identified as two or more races (3.31%). By 2010, while the majority were still White (90.89%), there was an increase in individuals identifying as two or more races (4.26%) and Hispanic (1.55%). The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased significantly to 1.36%. The presence of the Black population within the Mowats disappeared in 2010, whereas it was 1.04% in 2000. No individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.3% | 90.89% | -0.45% |
| Two or More Races | 3.31% | 4.26% | 28.7% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.31% | 1.36% | -58.91% |
| Black | 1.04% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |