Explore the Family Name Afton
The meaning of Afton
English: habitational name from Affeton Barton in East Worlington or Afton in Berry Pomeroy (both in Devon), both of which are derived from the Old English personal name Æffa + tūn ‘farmstead’, meaning ‘Æffa’s farmstead’.
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How common is the last name Afton in the United States?
In terms of popularity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a slight decrease in the rank of the surname Afton from 76,700 in 2000 to 78,316 in 2010, indicating a -2.11 percent change. However, the count or the number of people with the surname Afton actually increased by 4.72 percent from 233 to 244 over the same period. The proportion of individuals with the surname Afton per 100,000 people decreased slightly by -11.11 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,700 | #78,316 | -2.11% |
| Count | 233 | 244 | 4.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Afton
When it comes to ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there was little variation in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Afton between 2000 and 2010. In both years, the majority of individuals identifying with the surname were White, accounting for 97.85% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 97.54% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native with the surname Afton recorded in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.85% | 97.54% | -0.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |