Explore the Family Name Alcott
How common is the last name Alcott in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Alcott had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 17,911th in popularity, but by 2010 it dropped to 18,253rd, marking a change of -1.91%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the last name Alcott increased from 1,440 to 1,522 over the same period — a rise of 5.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,911 | #18,253 | -1.91% |
| Count | 1,440 | 1,522 | 5.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.52 | -1.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alcott
Referring to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Alcott, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates certain shifts between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of Alcotts identifying as white decreased by 2.20%, while those identifying as Black saw a substantial increase of 75.82%. The representation of American Indian and Alaskan Natives also rose by 16.27%. Minor changes were noted for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (an increase of 4.76%) and Hispanic (an increase of 4.79%). The proportion of Alcotts identifying with two or more races remained stable at 1.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.49% | 88.5% | -2.2% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.24% | 4.93% | 16.27% |
| Black | 1.53% | 2.69% | 75.82% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 1.97% | 4.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 1.25% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.63% | 0.66% | 4.76% |