Explore the Family Name Rowlan
The meaning of Rowlan
English (South London): variant of Rowland with loss of -d.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rowlan in the United States?
The surname Rowlan has seen a slight decrease in popularity, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Rowlan was ranked 69,636th most popular name in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped to 72,568th, marking a 4.21% drop. The actual count of people with this surname increased modestly from 263 in 2000 to 268 in 2010, an increase of 1.9%. However, when considering its proportion per 100,000 people, there was a 10% decrease from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,636 | #72,568 | -4.21% |
| Count | 263 | 268 | 1.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rowlan
As for the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the Rowlan surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority identify as White. Between 2000 and 2010, this group saw an increase from 88.21% to 91.42%. Those identifying as Black saw a significant decrease, from 4.56% in 2000 to just 2.61% in 2010. Meanwhile, Hispanics saw a slight decrease, dropping from 3.8% in 2000 to 3.73% in 2010. There were no recorded Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indian and Alaskan Natives with this surname in either year. The proportion of those identifying as two or more races dropped from 3.04% in 2000 to none at all in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.21% | 91.42% | 3.64% |
| Hispanic | 3.8% | 3.73% | -1.84% |
| Black | 4.56% | 2.61% | -42.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.04% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |