Explore the Family Name Passow
The meaning of Passow
German: habitational name from a (Slavic) place so named occurring in Mecklenburg, Brandenburg, and Pomerania.
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How common is the last name Passow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Passow ranked 40,908 in popularity in both 2000 and 2010, indicating no change in ranking over this decade. However, the count of individuals carrying this surname slightly increased from 503 in 2000 to 533 in 2010, a growth of approximately 5.96%. Despite this increase in absolute numbers, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a small decrease of 5.26% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,908 | #40,909 | 0% |
| Count | 503 | 533 | 5.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Passow
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that a vast majority of individuals with the Passow surname identified as White in both 2000 (98.61%) and 2010 (97.75%), although there was a minor decrease of 0.87% in a decade. There was zero representation from Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in both years. However, it's worth noting that in 2010, about 1.13% of individuals with the surname Passow identified with two or more races, marking a new development in the ethnic identity associated with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.61% | 97.75% | -0.87% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.13% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |