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

Lowden, 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 Lowden surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lowden in America

Lowden is the 15477th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lowden surname appeared 1,892 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Lowden.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lowden 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 Lowden

The surname Lowden is of English origin, with roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "hlāw," meaning a small hill or mound, combined with the suffix "-dun," which refers to a hill or fortified place. This suggests that the name may have originated from a place name, possibly referring to someone who lived near or on a small hill or fortified mound.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Louueden." This entry suggests that the name was already in use during the time of the Norman Conquest and the compilation of the renowned survey of land and property in England.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Louweden" and "Lowedon," reflecting the evolution of spelling and pronunciation over time. During this period, the name was also associated with certain place names, such as Lowden in Yorkshire, which may have contributed to the surname's spread and adoption.

Notable individuals bearing the Lowden surname throughout history include Sir Robert Lowden (1519-1588), an English merchant and member of the Company of Merchant Adventurers in London. Another prominent figure was William Lowden (1662-1734), a Scottish minister and theologian who served as the Principal of Marischal College in Aberdeen.

In the 19th century, John Lowden (1815-1892), a Scottish architect and civil engineer, made significant contributions to the design and construction of several notable buildings in Edinburgh. Additionally, James Lowden (1857-1936), an American politician and businessman, served as the 25th Governor of Illinois from 1917 to 1921.

One of the most recent historical figures with the Lowden surname was Frank Orren Lowden (1861-1943), an American lawyer, businessman, and Republican politician. He served as the 25th Governor of Illinois from 1917 to 1921 and was a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination in 1920 and 1924.

While the Lowden surname has its roots in England, it has spread and been adopted in various parts of the world, reflecting the migrations and movements of people throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lowden

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

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 Lowden 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 Lowden 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 Lowden was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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