Explore the Family Name Sowder
The meaning of Sowder
Americanized form of German Sauder or Sauter.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sowder in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Sowder" saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 11,884th most common surname but by 2010 it had dropped to 12,447th. However, despite this drop in rank, the actual number of people with this surname increased slightly from 2,412 in 2000 to 2,494 in 2010. This indicates an increase of approximately 3.4%. The proportion per 100k also decreased slightly from 0.89 in 2000 to 0.85 in 2010, reflecting a change of -4.49%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,884 | #12,447 | -4.74% |
| Count | 2,412 | 2,494 | 3.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.89 | 0.85 | -4.49% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sowder
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Sowder," the majority of individuals identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, about 97.80% identified as White which decreased slightly to 96.59% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic or of two or more races saw significant increases. Hispanics went from 0.79% in 2000 to 1.24% in 2010, a jump of 56.96%, while those of two or more races went from 0.62% to 1.32%, a whopping 112.90% increase. There were slight increases in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, from 0.33% to 0.40%, a change of 21.21%. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black with the Sowder surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.8% | 96.59% | -1.24% |
| Two or More Races | 0.62% | 1.32% | 112.9% |
| Hispanic | 0.79% | 1.24% | 56.96% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.33% | 0.4% | 21.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |