Explore the Family Name Row
The meaning of Row
English: variant of Rowe.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Row in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Row' experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 11,635th most popular surname, but by 2010, it fell to 12,703rd, representing a decline of 9.18%. The actual count of people with the surname 'Row' also fell slightly from 2,473 in 2000 to 2,430 in 2010, showing a reduction of 1.74%. This resulted in the proportion per 100k people decreasing by 10.87% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,635 | #12,703 | -9.18% |
| Count | 2,473 | 2,430 | -1.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.92 | 0.82 | -10.87% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Row
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the 'Row' surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly linked with White ethnicity, which stayed relatively consistent at around 85.4% between 2000 and 2010. The second largest ethnic group, Black, decreased by 9.45% over the decade. Meanwhile, Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying as two or more races experienced an increase of 9.9% and 8.6% respectively. Hispanic representation also saw a moderate rise of 5.02%, while American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity decreased significantly by 32.79% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.4% | 85.43% | 0.04% |
| Black | 5.5% | 4.98% | -9.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.04% | 4.44% | 9.9% |
| Hispanic | 2.59% | 2.72% | 5.02% |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 2.02% | 8.6% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.61% | 0.41% | -32.79% |