Explore the Family Name Towe
The meaning of Towe
English: variant of Tough.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Towe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Towe's popularity has slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 10,518th in the U.S., but by 2010, it had dropped to 11,051st, a change of -5.07%. However, despite the decrease in rank, the total count of individuals with this last name increased from 2,799 to 2,877, marking an increase of 2.79%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a slight decline of -5.77%, moving from 1.04 in 2000 to 0.98 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,518 | #11,051 | -5.07% |
| Count | 2,799 | 2,877 | 2.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.04 | 0.98 | -5.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Towe
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Towe, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority identify as White, with 88.57% in 2000 and 88.08% in 2010. There were minor shifts within other ethnic identities over the decade. Hispanics experienced the largest growth, increasing by 65.25% from 1.18% to 1.95%. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation also increased by 42.62%, albeit from a small base of 0.61% to 0.87%. On the other hand, the Black community experienced a decrease from 7.57% to 7.06%, and the Asian/Pacific Islander group saw a slight decrease of -2.94%. Individuals identifying with two or more races remained steady at 1.39%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.57% | 88.08% | -0.55% |
| Black | 7.57% | 7.06% | -6.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 1.95% | 65.25% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 1.39% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.61% | 0.87% | 42.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.68% | 0.66% | -2.94% |