Explore the Family Name Showen
The meaning of Showen
Possibly an altered form of Dutch Van Schouwen, a habitational name for someone from Schouwen in Zeeland.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Showen in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Showen has slightly declined in rank from 2000 to 2010, going from 53,420 to 54,296, a decrease of 1.64%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.68% over the same period, from 363 to 380. The proportion per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,420 | #54,296 | -1.64% |
| Count | 363 | 380 | 4.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Showen
The ethnicity breakdown for the Showen surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, predominantly identifies as White, with an increase from 92.29% in 2000 to 94.74% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races also saw a significant increase of 33.33%, rising from 1.38% to 1.84%. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic decreased by 34.61%, going from 5.23% to 3.42%. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.29% | 94.74% | 2.65% |
| Hispanic | 5.23% | 3.42% | -34.61% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 1.84% | 33.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |