Explore the Family Name Sowders
The meaning of Sowders
Altered form of Sowder or Souders, surnames of German origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sowders in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sowders saw a slight dip in popularity rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 16,168th to 16,687th, a change of -3.21 percent. However, the count of individuals bearing this name increased by 4.38 percent during the same period, from 1,644 to 1,716. The proportion of people with the Sowders surname per 100,000 also decreased slightly, by -4.92 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,168 | #16,687 | -3.21% |
| Count | 1,644 | 1,716 | 4.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.58 | -4.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sowders
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Sowders surname identify as White, at 95.34 percent in 2010, down slightly from 95.62 percent in 2000. The Hispanic presence within this surname group rose significantly, from 1.28 percent to 1.86 percent, a 45.31 percent increase. The representation of those identifying as Black also increased, from 1.03 percent to 1.17 percent. The percentage of Sowders identifying as two or more races remained relatively stable, while Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories did not register any individuals for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.62% | 95.34% | -0.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 1.86% | 45.31% |
| Black | 1.03% | 1.17% | 13.59% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 1.05% | 1.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |