Explore the Family Name Mowles
The meaning of Mowles
English (Bedfordshire): variant of Moles.
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How common is the last name Mowles in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mowles has witnessed a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Mowles was ranked 50,686th most popular surname but it dropped to 55,255th in 2010, a decline of roughly 9%. The total count of individuals with the surname also decreased by about 4% during this period. For every 100,000 people, the proportion bearing the surname Mowles went down from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010, indicating a 7.14% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,686 | #55,255 | -9.01% |
| Count | 387 | 372 | -3.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mowles
Regarding ethnic identity associated with the surname Mowles, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that a vast majority identify as White, with an increase from 93.54% in 2000 to 94.35% in 2010. There was no representation among Asian/Pacific Islander and Black communities in both years. However, the Hispanic representation saw a significant drop of 44.59% over the decade. Individuals identifying as Two or more races were registered in 2010, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native experienced a slight drop from 1.81% to 1.61%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.54% | 94.35% | 0.87% |
| Hispanic | 3.88% | 2.15% | -44.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.61% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.81% | 1.61% | -11.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |