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

Lowder, 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 Lowder surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lowder in America

Lowder is the 6271st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lowder surname appeared 5,449 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Lowder.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lowder 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 Lowder

The surname LOWDER is an English locational surname that originated in the medieval era. It is derived from the Old English word "hlowan," which means "to resound" or "to make a loud noise." This suggests that the name may have originated from a place where loud noises were commonly heard, such as near a waterfall or a blacksmith's forge.

The earliest known record of the LOWDER surname dates back to the 13th century in the county of Gloucestershire, England. In the Hundred Rolls of 1273, a document recording landowners and their holdings, a Robert le Lowder is mentioned as holding land in the village of Lowderwyk, which likely derived its name from the surname.

During the Middle Ages, the LOWDER surname was also found in other parts of England, including Oxfordshire and Wiltshire. The variations in spelling, such as Lowther and Loughter, were common during this period due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions.

One notable historical figure bearing the LOWDER surname was Sir Richard Lowder (c. 1510-1555), a prominent English lawyer and judge during the reign of Queen Mary I. He served as a Justice of the Common Pleas and played a significant role in the legal proceedings surrounding the Lady Jane Grey affair.

In the 17th century, the LOWDER surname was found in various parishes across England. One record from 1674 mentions a John LOWDER who was buried in the parish of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, London. Another notable individual from this era was William LOWDER (1626-1705), an English cartographer and mathematician who published several works on navigation and surveying.

Moving into the 18th century, the LOWDER surname continued to be prominent in various parts of England. James LOWDER (1760-1832), a renowned English landscape painter, was born in Hertfordshire and is known for his picturesque depictions of rural scenes.

In the 19th century, the LOWDER surname was still prevalent, with individuals such as Charles LOWDER (1820-1880), an influential Anglican priest and one of the leaders of the Oxford Movement. He played a significant role in the revival of Catholic ritual and doctrine within the Church of England.

Throughout its history, the LOWDER surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, including law, cartography, art, and the clergy. While the exact origin of the name may be lost to time, its roots can be traced back to medieval England, where it emerged as a locational surname reflecting the sounds and landscapes of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lowder

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

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

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