Explore the Family Name Mowdy
The meaning of Mowdy
English or Irish: variant of Moody.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mowdy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Mowdy' has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Mowdy name ranked 31,014 in popularity with 708 recorded instances. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 35,016 as the count decreased to 644. This represents a change of -12.9 in rank and a -9.04 drop in count within the decade. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also saw a decrease of 15.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,014 | #35,016 | -12.9% |
| Count | 708 | 644 | -9.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.22 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mowdy
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Mowdy surname. In 2010, the majority of those with the Mowdy surname identified as White, accounting for 86.80%, down from 89.97% in 2000. The second largest group identified as having two or more ethnicities, increasing from 4.52% in 2000 to 5.90% in 2010. There was a significant increase in the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 1.55% in 2000 to 2.95% in 2010. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation also increased slightly, from 3.39% to 3.88%. There were no individuals that identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.97% | 86.8% | -3.52% |
| Two or More Races | 4.52% | 5.9% | 30.53% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.39% | 3.88% | 14.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 2.95% | 90.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |