Explore the Family Name Mowder
The meaning of Mowder
Possibly an Americanized form of a South German surname, Mauder, originally a nickname for a grumbling, peevish person. Some characteristic forenames: German Merwin, Erwin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mowder in the United States?
The surname Mowder ranked 57,985 in popularity according to data from the 2000 Decennial U.S. Census and slightly dropped to 58,337 by the 2010 Census, marking a marginal decline of 0.61%. Despite this slight drop in rank, the number of individuals with the Mowder surname actually increased from 328 in 2000 to 348 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 6.1%. The proportion of people named Mowder per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.12 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,985 | #58,337 | -0.61% |
| Count | 328 | 348 | 6.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mowder
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mowder based on the Decennial U.S. Census, it's notable that the majority identified as White, though the percentage declined slightly from 92.99% in 2000 to 90.52% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as having two or more races experienced a significant increase — from 2.13% in 2000 to 4.02% in 2010. The percentage of Mowders identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a small decrease over the decade, whereas the percentage identifying as Hispanic rose by 34.74%. There were no recorded individuals with the Mowder surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.99% | 90.52% | -2.66% |
| Two or More Races | 2.13% | 4.02% | 88.73% |
| Hispanic | 2.13% | 2.87% | 34.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.13% | 2.01% | -5.63% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |