Explore the Family Name Rowden
The meaning of Rowden
English: 1. habitational name from Rowden in Winslow (Herefordshire), Rowden in Chippenham (Wiltshire), Rowden Wood in Malmesbury (Wiltshire), or one or more of various places in Devon called Rowden. The Herefordshire placename derives from Old English rūh ‘rough’ + denu ‘valley’, while the other placenames probably derive from Old English rūh + dūn ‘hill’. 2. possibly a habitational name from Rawdon (Yorkshire), from Old Norse rauthr ‘red’ + Old English dūn ‘hill’.
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How common is the last name Rowden in the United States?
The surname Rowden enjoyed moderate popularity in the United States, as revealed by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 9,531st and rose slightly to a rank of 10,068 in 2010, demonstrating a decrease in popularity by 5.63%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this last name increased from 3,128 in 2000 to 3,202 in 2010, reflecting a marginal growth rate of 2.37%. However, the proportion of people named Rowden per 100,000 decreased by 6.03% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,531 | #10,068 | -5.63% |
| Count | 3,128 | 3,202 | 2.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.16 | 1.09 | -6.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rowden
Shifting focus to the ethnicity associated with the surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data presents an interesting picture. The majority of individuals identified as White, with 87.12% in 2000 decreasing slightly to 84.70% in 2010. The next most common ethnic identity was Black, increasing from 8.60% in 2000 to 9.62% in 2010. A notable rise was seen in those identifying with two or more races, which surged by 59.85%. The Hispanic contingent also grew by 38.38%, albeit from a lower base. Conversely, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals dropped significantly by 24.29%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a modest increase of 17.14% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.12% | 84.7% | -2.78% |
| Black | 8.6% | 9.62% | 11.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 2.56% | 38.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 2.19% | 59.85% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.7% | 0.53% | -24.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.35% | 0.41% | 17.14% |