Explore the Family Name Powles
The meaning of Powles
English and Welsh: variant of Powells, itself a variant of Powell, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
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How common is the last name Powles in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Powles saw a small decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 46,614th most common, with roughly 430 individuals bearing the name. Despite a slight increase of 1.4% in people with this last name, by 2010 the rank had dropped to 48,436 due to larger population growth. The proportion of people named Powles per 100,000 also decreased by 6.25% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,614 | #48,436 | -3.91% |
| Count | 430 | 436 | 1.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Powles
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Powles has diversified significantly from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly 94% of those with the Powles surname identified as White. By 2010, this figure had decreased to 88.3%, indicating a shift in the ethnic backgrounds of individuals bearing this surname. Notably, there were increases among those who identify as Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with the latter seeing an increase of 111.04%. The number of Powles identifying as two or more races also appeared for the first time in 2010, while the Asian/Pacific Islander category remained constant at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.95% | 88.3% | -6.01% |
| Hispanic | 2.09% | 4.13% | 97.61% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.63% | 3.44% | 111.04% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.06% | 0% |
| Black | 1.4% | 2.06% | 47.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |