Explore the Family Name Sowersby
The meaning of Sowersby
English and Scottish (Midlothian): variant of Sowerby.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sowersby in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Sowersby' has seen an uptick between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked 71,372 in terms of popularity but rose to 69,170 by 2010, marking a 3.09% increase. The count of people with this surname also increased from 255 to 284 during this period, a growth rate of 11.37%. Consequently, the proportion of 'Sowersbys' per 100,000 in the population also experienced a rise of 11.11% between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #69,170 | 3.09% |
| Count | 255 | 284 | 11.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sowersby
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts in the demographics of those bearing the 'Sowersby' surname. In 2000, a majority of individuals were white, accounting for 92.55%, dipping slightly to 90.85% by 2010. There was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or Black representation in either year. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races, however, showed significant growth, increasing from 2.35% in 2000 to 4.23% in 2010, an 80% jump. Interestingly, there was a new emergence of Hispanic representation in 2010 at 2.82%, whereas it had been zero in 2000. Conversely, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native disappeared completely by 2010 after accounting for 3.14% of the Sowersby population in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.55% | 90.85% | -1.84% |
| Two or More Races | 2.35% | 4.23% | 80% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.14% | 0% | 0% |