Explore the Family Name Allston
The meaning of Allston
English: variant of Alston.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Allston in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the name Allston has seen a slight rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname moved up from 45,829th place in 2000 to 45,253rd in 2010, marking a 1.26% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also saw an uptick, moving up from 439 in 2000 to 473 in 2010, indicating a 7.74% growth. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the Allston surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,829 | #45,253 | 1.26% |
| Count | 439 | 473 | 7.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Allston
The ethnic identity associated with the Allston surname has seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2010, 47.99% identified as Black, marking a 4.80% increase from 2000, while those identifying as White decreased by 8.97% to 43.34%. The Hispanic community also saw an increase, growing by 51.79% to reach 3.81%. Those identifying with two or more races decreased by 34.37%, settling at 2.54%. Additionally, new entries were recorded for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with both categories registering a bit over 1% each.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 45.79% | 47.99% | 4.8% |
| White | 47.61% | 43.34% | -8.97% |
| Hispanic | 2.51% | 3.81% | 51.79% |
| Two or More Races | 3.87% | 2.54% | -34.37% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.06% | 0% |