Explore the Family Name Nowlen
The meaning of Nowlen
Probably Irish: variant of Nolan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nowlen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nowlen has seen a slight drop in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, it ranked 69,201 in popularity among surnames in the United States, and by 2010, it fell to rank 70,645, representing a decrease of approximately 2.09%. However, the number of people with this surname increased from 265 in 2000 to 277 in 2010, which is an increase of 4.53%. The proportion of individuals with the Nowlen surname per 100,000 population decreased by 10% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #70,645 | -2.09% |
| Count | 265 | 277 | 4.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nowlen
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Nowlen also shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (90.19%), followed by Black (6.04%) and Hispanic (2.26%). By 2010, the percentage of those identifying as White had marginally decreased to 88.81%, while the percentage of those identifying as Black fell to 5.42%. There were no individuals who identified as Hispanic or Asian/Pacific Islander by 2010. However, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races (2.17%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (1.81%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.19% | 88.81% | -1.53% |
| Black | 6.04% | 5.42% | -10.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.17% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.26% | 0% | 0% |