Explore the Family Name Mowe
The meaning of Mowe
1. English: relationship name from Middle English maugh, maw, mough, mow ‘son-in-law or other kinsman by marriage’ (Old Norse mágr). 2. English: perhaps from a Middle English personal name, either a variant of Maw (a pet form of Norman French Maheu; see Matthew), or a post-medieval variant of Moll, a pet form of Maud. 3. English: topographic name meaning either ‘dweller by the meadow’ (compare Maw) or ‘dweller by the heap or stack’, from Middle English moue, mowe. 4. German (also Möwe): unexplained.
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How common is the last name Mowe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mowe is not very common in the United States. In 2000, it ranked as the 118,954th most popular name, accounting for around 0.05 per 100,000 individuals. A decade later, its popularity slightly decreased, sliding to the 127,494th position, with a marginal drop in count from 135 to 134 individuals. The proportion it represented per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #118,954 | #127,494 | -7.18% |
| Count | 135 | 134 | -0.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mowe
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mowe, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there was a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (91.85%), followed by Black (4.44%). There were no recorded instances of this name among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those of two or more races, Hispanics, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives. By 2010, while the majority still identified as White, there was a slight dip to 86.57%. At the same time, those identifying as Black increased to 5.22%. Other ethnic identities remained unaffected.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.85% | 86.57% | -5.75% |
| Black | 4.44% | 5.22% | 17.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |