Explore the Family Name Rowser
The meaning of Rowser
Americanized form of German Rauser.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rowser in the United States?
The surname Rowser has seen a steady increase in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked 35,797th in terms of frequency but climbed to the 33,164th spot by 2010, marking a growth of 7.36%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also experienced a significant increase, from 593 in 2000 to 690 in 2010, a rise of 16.36%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Rowser per 100,000 increased by 4.55% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,797 | #33,164 | 7.36% |
| Count | 593 | 690 | 16.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.23 | 4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rowser
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname Rowser identify as Black, accounting for 79.43% in 2000 and 77.83% in 2010. Despite the slight decrease, this group remains dominant. The White population using this surname saw a small increase of 1.65%, rising from 17.54% in 2000 to 17.83% in 2010. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as two or more races, which went up by 19.18% during the decade. Meanwhile, Hispanic representation emerged in 2010 at 1.01%, where there had been none recorded in 2000. The figures for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 79.43% | 77.83% | -2.01% |
| White | 17.54% | 17.83% | 1.65% |
| Two or More Races | 2.19% | 2.61% | 19.18% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.01% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |