Explore the Family Name Towse
The meaning of Towse
English (Yorkshire and Sussex): variant of Tooze.
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How common is the last name Towse in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Towse" saw a slight shift in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. While it held the rank of 83,965 in terms of commonality in 2000, this rank dropped to 86,981 in 2010, signifying a decrease of 3.59%. Despite the drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Towse surname increased by 2.88%, rising from 208 in 2000 to 214 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k people slightly declined by 12.5%, moving from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,965 | #86,981 | -3.59% |
| Count | 208 | 214 | 2.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Towse
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Towse", again using data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, approximately 98.56% of those with the Towse surname identified as White, but this percentage decreased to 93.93% by 2010. Interestingly, in 2010, 2.34% of individuals with this surname started identifying themselves as being of Two or More Races, a category that was not represented in 2000. Other ethnicity categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native recorded no changes, remaining at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.56% | 93.93% | -4.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.34% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |