Explore the Family Name Nowlan
The meaning of Nowlan
Irish: variant of Nolan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nowlan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Nowlan has seen notable growth between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name rose from 26163 in 2000 to 24914 in 2010, showing a positive change of 4.77%. Additionally, the number of individuals bearing this surname increased from 879 in 2000 to 998 in 2010, demonstrating a significant increase of 13.54%. Furthermore, the proportion of the name per 100k people also saw an increment from 0.33 to 0.34, marking a change of 3.03%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,163 | #24,914 | 4.77% |
| Count | 879 | 998 | 13.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.34 | 3.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nowlan
The ethnicity distribution among those with the surname Nowlan saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 0.91% to 0.60%, while those identifying as Two or more races saw a slight rise from 1.82% to 2.10%. Those identifying their ethnic identity as White made up the majority, albeit with a small decline from 95.22% to 92.69%. There was a pronounced increase within the Hispanic community, with the percentage going from 1.02% to 2.30%. A new appearance in the data was noted for those identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with respective proportions of 1.40% and 0.90% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.22% | 92.69% | -2.66% |
| Hispanic | 1.02% | 2.3% | 125.49% |
| Two or More Races | 1.82% | 2.1% | 15.38% |
| Black | 0% | 1.4% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.91% | 0.6% | -34.07% |