Explore the Family Name Powel
The meaning of Powel
1. Welsh: variant of Powell. 2. North German: from a form of the personal name Paul.
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How common is the last name Powel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Powel has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Powel ranked as the 35,106th most common surname, dropping to 40,082nd place in 2010, marking a 14.17 percent decrease. The number of individuals carrying the surname also declined during this period from 608 to 547, reflecting a drop of 10.03 percent. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the surname Powel per 100,000 population decreased by 17.39 percent, from 0.23 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,106 | #40,082 | -14.17% |
| Count | 608 | 547 | -10.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.19 | -17.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Powel
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Powel surname is predominantly associated with White and Black ethnic identities. In 2010, around 67.82 percent of individuals with the surname identified as White, an increase from 63.65 percent in 2000. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic increased from 2.96 percent to 3.29 percent. However, the percentage of Black individuals with the surname decreased from 30.92 percent in 2000 to 26.69 percent in 2010. A small percentage, about 1.46 percent, identified as belonging to two or more races in 2010. There was no change in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.65% | 67.82% | 6.55% |
| Black | 30.92% | 26.69% | -13.68% |
| Hispanic | 2.96% | 3.29% | 11.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 1.46% | -1.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |