Explore the Family Name Showell
The meaning of Showell
English (Warwickshire): habitational name from Showell in Little Tew or Showell in Steeple Barton (both Oxfordshire), from Old English seofon ‘seven’ + wella ‘well, spring, stream’. Compare Sewell.
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How common is the last name Showell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Showell has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Showell was ranked as the 25,991st most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to 29,334th, indicating a drop of approximately 12.86%. The count (or total number of people with this surname) also decreased from 887 in 2000 to 806 in 2010, showing a decline of about 9.13%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Showell per 100,000 people also fell by around 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,991 | #29,334 | -12.86% |
| Count | 887 | 806 | -9.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.27 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Showell
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Showell, the census data shows that there was a shift in the distribution of ethnicities between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Showells identifying as Black slightly declined from 67.53% to 65.76%, while those identifying as White also saw a minor decrease from 28.07% to 26.67%. However, there were increases for those identifying with two or more races (from 2.59% to 4.71%) and those identifying as Hispanic (from 1.47% to 2.23%). There was no change in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, as these groups have consistently represented 0% of Showells.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 67.53% | 65.76% | -2.62% |
| White | 28.07% | 26.67% | -4.99% |
| Two or More Races | 2.59% | 4.71% | 81.85% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 2.23% | 51.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |