Find out how popular the last name Gowing is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Gowing.

Gowing, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Gowing surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gowing in America

Gowing is the 41728th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gowing surname appeared 521 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Gowing.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gowing to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Gowing

The surname Gowing is of English origin, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "gowan," meaning "daisy" or "daisy flower." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname or an occupational name for someone who worked with daisies or lived in an area where daisies were abundant.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gowing is found in the Hundred Rolls of Norfolk, dated 1273, where it appears as "Gowynge." This early spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time. Other early spellings included "Gowinge," "Gowynge," and "Gowinge."

The Gowing surname has been associated with various regions in England, particularly Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex. Some early bearers of the name were likely connected to these areas, which were known for their fertile lands and agricultural traditions.

In the 14th century, the Gowing surname appeared in the Subsidy Rolls of Suffolk, suggesting that the family had established roots in that region. The Subsidy Rolls were tax records, providing valuable insights into the distribution and prominence of surnames during that period.

Notable historical figures with the Gowing surname include:

1. Thomas Gowing (c. 1550-1621), an English Protestant reformer and minister who served as the rector of St. Faith's Church in London.
2. John Gowing (1647-1724), a British landowner and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Andover from 1701 to 1708.
3. William Gowing (1737-1800), an English artist known for his landscape paintings and etchings.
4. Mary Gowing (1763-1840), a British author and poet who published several works, including "The Poetical Remains of Mary Gowing" in 1838.
5. Edward Gowing (1790-1866), a British architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings, including the St. Thomas Church in London.

The surname Gowing has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Gowing Lane in Norwich, Norfolk, and Gowing Court in Chelmsford, Essex. These place names further emphasize the historical presence and significance of the Gowing family in these regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gowing

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Gowing.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Gowing was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Gowing has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Gowing was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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