Explore the Family Name Airington
The meaning of Airington
English: variant of Errington.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Airington in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Airington has experienced a slight decrease in the last decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 68,782nd in commonality, but by 2010, it had fallen to 73,215th, reflecting a 6.45% decline. The actual count of individuals with this surname also subtly decreased from 267 in 2000 to 265 in 2010, a reduction of 0.75%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,782 | #73,215 | -6.45% |
| Count | 267 | 265 | -0.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Airington
In terms of ethnic identity, there have been some shifts among those bearing the Airington surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Those identifying as White represented the largest group at both time points, although their representation decreased slightly from 80.90% in 2000 to 75.47% in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category also saw a small drop of 10.10%, going from 10.49% to 9.43%. Notably, there was an increase in those identifying with two or more races, jumping from 5.24% to 7.92%, marking a 51.15% increase. Additionally, while no individuals identified as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, by 2010, Black representation stood at 3.40%. Hispanic representation, however, fell to zero in 2010 after being 1.87% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.9% | 75.47% | -6.71% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 10.49% | 9.43% | -10.1% |
| Two or More Races | 5.24% | 7.92% | 51.15% |
| Black | 0% | 3.4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 0% | 0% |