Explore the Family Name Towslee
The meaning of Towslee
English: variant of Towsley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Towslee in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Towslee" declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Towslee was ranked as the 100,194th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 109,258th spot, reflecting a change of -9.05%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 167 to 162 in the same period, showing a decrease of -2.99%. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly decreased by -16.67%, from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #100,194 | #109,258 | -9.05% |
| Count | 167 | 162 | -2.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Towslee
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that majority of those with the Towslee surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, 96.41% identified as such in 2000, though this figure slightly dipped to 95.06% in 2010. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% for both years. However, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0% in 2000 to 4.32% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.41% | 95.06% | -1.4% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |