Explore the Family Name Towler
The meaning of Towler
English: variant of Toller 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Towler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Towler" has seen a slight decline in rank from 12,052 in 2000 to 12,238 in 2010, a change of -1.54%. However, the actual count of people bearing the surname increased by roughly 7%, growing from 2,376 individuals in 2000 to 2,542 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also slightly decreased from 0.88 in 2000 to 0.86 in 2010, marking a decrease of -2.27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,052 | #12,238 | -1.54% |
| Count | 2,376 | 2,542 | 6.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.88 | 0.86 | -2.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Towler
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Towler", the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some notable changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2010, the large majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (76.63%), showing a minor decrease from 77.82% in 2000. The second largest group identified as Black, increasing from 18.64% in 2000 to 19.39% in 2010. Although the percentages are smaller, there were significant increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (23.68% increase), Hispanic (25.77% increase), and American Indian and Alaskan Native (38.24% increase). Those identifying with two or more races decreased slightly, going from 1.85% in 2000 to 1.81% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.82% | 76.63% | -1.53% |
| Black | 18.64% | 19.39% | 4.02% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 1.81% | -2.16% |
| Hispanic | 0.97% | 1.22% | 25.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.38% | 0.47% | 23.68% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.34% | 0.47% | 38.24% |