Explore the Family Name Mowers
The meaning of Mowers
English: variant of Mower.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mowers in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Mowers' has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. The rank jumped from 19,248 in 2000 to 18,841 in 2010, demonstrating a growth of 2.11%. Furthermore, the number of individuals with this surname also rose during this time period, with the count reaching 1,452 in 2010 — up 11.44% from 1,303 in 2000. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a modest increase of 2.08%, rising from 0.48 to 0.49.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,248 | #18,841 | 2.11% |
| Count | 1,303 | 1,452 | 11.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.49 | 2.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mowers
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Mowers' also experienced changes over the decade as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. Most notably, there was a significant increase in the Black community, with an impressive jump of 170.24%, albeit starting from a low base of 0.84% in 2000 to 2.27% in 2010. Conversely, the Asian/Pacific Islander representation within the 'Mowers' surname decreased by 59.00%. The largest ethnic group associated with the surname remained White, which constituted 93.25% of all 'Mowers' in 2010, only marginally down from 93.78% in 2000. Other changes include slight decreases in those identifying as Hispanic and those reporting two or more races, while American Indian and Alaskan Native representation showed a small increase of 4.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.78% | 93.25% | -0.57% |
| Black | 0.84% | 2.27% | 170.24% |
| Two or More Races | 2.23% | 1.93% | -13.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 1.65% | -2.37% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.46% | 0.48% | 4.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1% | 0.41% | -59% |