How Many People Have the Last Name Howe?
42,265
people had the surname Howe in the 2010 US Census
About 1 in 6,978 people in the Census had this surname
Source: Census Bureau surname list
Surname Rank
#820
Of 162,253 surnames
Per 100,000 People
14.33
In 2010
Largest Group
90.6%
White
Change Since 2000
+4.2%
+1,710 people
👥 Race and Hispanic Origin
Most people with the surname Howe (90.6%) are non-Hispanic White. Among surnames where most people are non-Hispanic White, Howe ranks #602. The mix barely changed from 2000: no group's share moved by 2 points or more.
📈 Change Since 2000
Howe grew from 40,555 people in 2000 to 42,265 in 2010 (up 4.2%), and its rank fell from #775 to #820. The population grew faster, so its share still fell, from 15.03 to 14.33 people per 100,000.
| 2000 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| People | 40,555 | 42,265 |
| Rank | #775 | #820 |
| Per 100,000 people | 15.03 | 14.33 |
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Same Soundex code as Howe: H000
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