Explore the Family Name Shower
The meaning of Shower
English: nickname, apparently from an agent noun derived from Middle English shouven ‘to prop up, push, or shove’. Alternatively, perhaps it may be a nickname from Middle English shouer ‘shower, outpouring, abundance’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shower in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Shower slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 77,742, and by 2010 it had dropped to rank 81,181 (a decrease of 4.42%). However, the total count of people with this surname increased marginally from 229 in 2000 to 233 in 2010, representing a growth rate of 1.75%. The proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.08 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,742 | #81,181 | -4.42% |
| Count | 229 | 233 | 1.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shower
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows changes over the decade. No individuals with the Shower surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or as two or more races in either year. The percentage of individuals identifying as white decreased from 87.77% in 2000 to 81.97% in 2010, a change of -6.61%. However, the representation of Hispanics within this population grew from 2.18% to 4.72%, an impressive increase of 116.51%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black also rose from 9.61% in 2000 to 12.88% in 2010, marking a change of 34.03%. There was no change for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.77% | 81.97% | -6.61% |
| Black | 9.61% | 12.88% | 34.03% |
| Hispanic | 2.18% | 4.72% | 116.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |