Explore the Family Name Towndrow
The meaning of Towndrow
English (Derbyshire): habitational name from a lost or unidentified place, probably in Derbyshire, apparently formed with Middle English toun ‘town’ + row(e), raw(e) ‘row’, denoting a row of houses in a settlement. The surname acquired an intrusive -d- in the post-medieval period.
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How common is the last name Towndrow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Towndrow has seen a slight decrease in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 83,965th most popular surname and had a presence of approximately 0.08 per every 100,000 people, based on a count of 208 individuals. By 2010, however, the ranking dropped to 98,553, with a proportion of only 0.06 per 100,000, reflecting a count of 184 individuals. This represents an overall popularity decline of about 17.37 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,965 | #98,553 | -17.37% |
| Count | 208 | 184 | -11.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Towndrow
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Towndrow, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with this surname identify as White. In 2000, around 95.19 percent identified as White, diminishing slightly to 93.48 percent by 2010. There appears to be a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.88 percent in 2000 to 3.26 percent in 2010. Interestingly, in 2010 there were also some individuals who identified with two or more races, whereas none did so in 2000. The census data showed no individuals with the Towndrow surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.19% | 93.48% | -1.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.88% | 3.26% | 13.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.72% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |