Explore the Family Name Vowels
The meaning of Vowels
English (Somerset and Gloucestershire): variant of Fowles with southern voicing of the initial fricative.
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How common is the last name Vowels in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vowels has seen a slight shift in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 22,065 among all surnames but dropped slightly to rank 22,618 in 2010. This represents a decrease of 2.51%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,094 to 1,135, showing a growth rate of 3.75%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 7.32% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,065 | #22,618 | -2.51% |
| Count | 1,094 | 1,135 | 3.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.38 | -7.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vowels
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a slight diversification for those bearing the surname Vowels between 2000 and 2010. While most individuals with this surname identify as White (91.81% in 2010 down from 92.78% in 2000), there were minor increases in other groups. The presence of Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic identities increased to 0.70% and 1.41%, respectively. Similarly, individuals identifying with two or more races grew from 1.28% to 1.76%. However, there was a decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.78% | 91.81% | -1.05% |
| Black | 3.66% | 3.26% | -10.93% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 1.76% | 37.5% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.41% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.19% | 1.06% | -10.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.7% | 0% |