Explore the Family Name Powe
The meaning of Powe
1. English (Devon and Cumbria): variant of Poe. 2. Welsh: variant of Pugh.
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How common is the last name Powe in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Powe has slightly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 7,844th most popular surname, and by 2010, it had moved up to the 7,821st position — a slight increase of 0.29%. Additionally, the number of people with the surname Powe also increased during this time period, from 3,915 in 2000 to 4,233 in 2010, marking an 8.12% growth. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased marginally by 0.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,844 | #7,821 | 0.29% |
| Count | 3,915 | 4,233 | 8.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.45 | 1.44 | -0.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Powe
With regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that individuals with the surname Powe primarily identify as Black, with the percentage rising from 69.30% in 2000 to 72.55% in 2010. The second largest ethnic identity is White; however, the proportion of those identifying as such decreased by nearly 16%, falling from 26.00% in 2000 to 21.85% in 2010. Notably, there was a significant increase in the number of individuals identifying with two or more races, growing by 29.39% over the decade. Meanwhile, minor changes were observed among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 69.3% | 72.55% | 4.69% |
| White | 26% | 21.85% | -15.96% |
| Two or More Races | 2.45% | 3.17% | 29.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 1.77% | 9.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.36% | 0.33% | -8.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.28% | 0.33% | 17.86% |