Explore the Family Name Sowada
The meaning of Sowada
Polish: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sowada in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Sowada" has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 67,317th most popular and by 2010, it moved up to the 65,593rd spot, marking a 2.56% rise. The number of individuals with this surname also grew from 274 in 2000 to 302 in 2010, a 10.22% jump. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #65,593 | 2.56% |
| Count | 274 | 302 | 10.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sowada
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Sowada" was predominantly white as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census. In both 2000 and 2010, no instances of the surname were found within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native categories or among those identifying with two or more races. Nearly 99% of the people with the surname identified as White in 2000, though there was a slight decrease to 98.01% by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.91% | 98.01% | -0.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |