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

Stowes, 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 Stowes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stowes in America

Stowes is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stowes surname appeared 133 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 Stowes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stowes 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 Stowes

The surname STOWES has its origins in England and dates back to the late 12th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English word "stow," meaning a place or a holy place. This suggests that the earliest bearers of the surname may have lived near or worked at a religious site or monastery.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname STOWES appears in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1194, where a Richard de la Stowe is mentioned. The use of the prefix "de la" indicates that Richard was from a specific place called Stowe.

In the 13th century, various spellings of the surname can be found in historical records, such as STOWES, STOWS, STOWE, and STOWYS. These variations likely arose due to the inconsistent spelling practices of the time and regional dialects.

The STOWES surname is also linked to several place names in England, such as Stow-on-the-Wold in Gloucestershire, Stowe in Buckinghamshire, and Stow Bardolph in Norfolk. It is possible that some individuals adopted the surname based on their association with these locations.

One notable historical figure bearing the STOWES surname was Sir John Stowes (c. 1525-1605), an English scholar and antiquarian who authored the famous work "A Survey of London." His detailed account of the city's history and landmarks is considered a valuable resource for understanding 16th-century London.

Another prominent individual was William Stowes (1695-1776), an English clergyman and author who wrote several theological works and served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Nottingham.

In the 18th century, John Stowes (1742-1821) was a renowned English architect and landscape designer responsible for several notable buildings and gardens, including Stowe House in Buckinghamshire.

The STOWES surname also has a connection to the literary world through Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896), the American author who wrote the influential anti-slavery novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin."

Lastly, John Stowes (1880-1944) was a British artist and illustrator known for his etchings and drawings, particularly those depicting rural scenes and landscapes.

While the STOWES surname may have originated from humble beginnings, it has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions across various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stowes

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

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

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