Explore the Family Name Mowell
The meaning of Mowell
English (Cheshire): variant of Moule. This form of the surname is rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Mowell in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mowell ranked 34,114th in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to 36,525 in 2010, representing a change of approximately -7.07%. Over the same period, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 629 to 612, a decline of -2.7%. The proportion per 100,000 people bearing this name also saw a reduction from 0.23 to 0.21, marking an approximate decrease of -8.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,114 | #36,525 | -7.07% |
| Count | 629 | 612 | -2.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mowell
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Mowell surname identify as White, representing 97.46% in 2000 and decreasing to 94.93% in 2010. The census data shows a modest increase in both Hispanic and those identifying with two or more races during this time frame, rising to 2.12% and 1.14%, respectively. There were no recorded changes for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.46% | 94.93% | -2.6% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.12% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |