Explore the Family Name Rowen
The meaning of Rowen
1. English: variant of Rowan. 2. East German: variant of Rowe. This surname is very rare in Germany.
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How common is the last name Rowen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Rowen' has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, it was listed as the 15,052nd most popular name in 2000 and decreased to the 15,355th position by 2010, marking a -2.01% change. However, the actual count of people bearing this surname increased from 1,798 in 2000 to 1,910 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 6.23%. The proportion per 100,000 people also slightly decreased during this period from 0.67 to 0.65.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,052 | #15,355 | -2.01% |
| Count | 1,798 | 1,910 | 6.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.67 | 0.65 | -2.99% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rowen
In terms of ethnicity, the distribution of the 'Rowen' surname has experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage identifying as White with this surname decreased marginally from 92.71% to 89.58%, while those identifying as Hispanic and Black saw significant increases of 61.03% and 57.44%, respectively. Although the Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or More Races categories also saw increases (17.98% and 10.16%), they represent smaller portions of the 'Rowen' population. Meanwhile, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a slight decrease (-7.14%) over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.71% | 89.58% | -3.38% |
| Black | 2.89% | 4.55% | 57.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 3.14% | 61.03% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 1.41% | 10.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.89% | 1.05% | 17.98% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.28% | 0.26% | -7.14% |