Explore the Family Name Nowden
The meaning of Nowden
African American: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nowden in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nowden has seen a slight increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 57,985th most common surname in the United States, and by 2010, it had risen to the 56,310th spot, marking an increase of 2.89 percent. The number of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 328 in 2000 to 363 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 10.67 percent. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 remained stable at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,985 | #56,310 | 2.89% |
| Count | 328 | 363 | 10.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nowden
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Nowden surname identify as Black, although this percentage has decreased slightly from 94.51 percent in 2000 to 90.63 percent in 2010. There were no recorded Nowdens identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in 2000, but by 2010, there was a small representation within the Hispanic group. Additionally, there was a substantial relative increase in those identifying as having two or more races, growing from 1.52 percent to 3.03 percent. A minimal growth was also observed among those identifying as White, rising from 1.83 percent to 1.93 percent. The 2010 Census also marked the first time individuals with the Nowden surname identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 94.51% | 90.63% | -4.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 3.03% | 99.34% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.48% | 0% |
| White | 1.83% | 1.93% | 5.46% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.93% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |