Explore the Family Name Sowells
The meaning of Sowells
English: variant of Sowell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sowells in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sowells has been steadily growing in popularity over time. In 2000, it was ranked 48,877 with a count of 405 individuals bearing the name, equivalent to a proportion of 0.15 per 100,000 people. A decade later, in 2010, the rank had improved to 43,732, with 493 individuals carrying the surname, representing an increase of 21.73% from the previous count. Consequently, the proportion per 100k also rose to 0.17, marking a growth of 13.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,877 | #43,732 | 10.53% |
| Count | 405 | 493 | 21.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.17 | 13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sowells
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Sowells identify as Black. In 2000, approximately 77.53% of people with this name identified as Black, although this figure declined slightly to 73.63% by 2010. People identifying as White accounted for 20.49% in 2000 and increased marginally to 20.89% in 2010. The census data for 2010 also reveals that 3.45% of Sowells identified as belonging to two or more races and 1.01% recognized themselves as American Indian and Alaskan Native, while no individuals claimed Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic ethnicity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 77.53% | 73.63% | -5.03% |
| White | 20.49% | 20.89% | 1.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.45% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.01% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |