Explore the Family Name Rowbottom
The meaning of Rowbottom
English: variant of Rowbotham.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rowbottom in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Rowbottom" decreased between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 58,692 in 2000, it fell to 68,949 in 2010, a decline of 17.48 percent. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname also reduced from 323 in 2000 to 285 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 11.76 percent. The proportion per 100k people likewise decreased by 16.67 percent, going from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #68,949 | -17.48% |
| Count | 323 | 285 | -11.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rowbottom
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals named Rowbottom identify as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 96.28 percent in 2000 to 91.93 percent in 2010. There was no representation among Asian/Pacific Islanders or Hispanics in either year. Surprisingly, the percentage of those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native under this surname increased from 0 percent in 2000 to 1.75 percent in 2010 for both groups. Those claiming two or more races decreased from 3.41 percent to 2.46 percent within the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.28% | 91.93% | -4.52% |
| Two or More Races | 3.41% | 2.46% | -27.86% |
| Black | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |