Explore the Family Name Rowlette
The meaning of Rowlette
Variant of Rowlett, a surname of English or French origin. Some characteristic forenames: French Collette, Lucien.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rowlette in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rowlette has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 29,210th most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to 30,339th place, marking a decrease of 3.87%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the Rowlette surname increased marginally from 764 in 2000 to 771 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 0.92%. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 7.14% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,210 | #30,339 | -3.87% |
| Count | 764 | 771 | 0.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.26 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rowlette
In terms of ethnicity identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes within the Rowlette surname bearers over the decade. While there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in 2000, by 2010, the Hispanic population represented 2.33% of the Rowlettes. Similarly, those reporting two or more races remained stable at around 1.3%. The white population saw a minor increase from 77.49% to 78.73%, and the Black population experienced a decrease from 18.46% to 16.47%. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native were present in 2000, but this group was not represented in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.49% | 78.73% | 1.6% |
| Black | 18.46% | 16.47% | -10.78% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.33% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 1.3% | -0.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.18% | 0% | 0% |