Explore the Family Name Sowash
The meaning of Sowash
Altered form of German Sowatsch, probably of Slavic origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sowash in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sowash ranked 47,575 in terms of popularity in 2000 and dropped to 52,383 in 2010, indicating a decline of 10.11 percent. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 419 in 2000 to 396 in 2010, a reduction of 5.49 percent. Similarly, the proportion of people named Sowash per 100,000 population fell by 18.75 percent from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,575 | #52,383 | -10.11% |
| Count | 419 | 396 | -5.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sowash
In terms of ethnicity, the census data shows that most individuals with the Sowash surname identify as White, representing 92.36 percent in 2000 and 89.65 percent in 2010, a slight decrease of 2.93 percent. The percentage of Hispanic individuals increased from 5.49 percent in 2000 to 6.57 percent in 2010, a growth of 19.67 percent. There were no individuals identifying as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in both years. In 2000, 1.19 percent identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, but this figure was not present in 2010. A new category emerged in 2010 with 1.77 percent of Sowashes identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.36% | 89.65% | -2.93% |
| Hispanic | 5.49% | 6.57% | 19.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.77% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.19% | 0% | 0% |