Explore the Family Name Allton
The meaning of Allton
English: 1. variant of Alton 1. 2. variant of Olton. Compare Alton 2.
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How common is the last name Allton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Allton has seen a decline in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked at 50,801, but by 2010, it had dropped to a ranking of 60,960, representing a decrease of approximately 20%. The count of individuals with the surname Allton also decreased from 386 in 2000 to 330 in 2010, a decrease of around 14.51%. This means that the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population fell from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, marking a reduction of about 21.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,801 | #60,960 | -20% |
| Count | 386 | 330 | -14.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Allton
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Allton, there were some changes between 2000 and 2010. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the percentage of White individuals with the surname Allton slightly decreased from 95.34% in 2000 to 93.03% in 2010, a change of roughly -2.42%. There was no reported Asian/Pacific Islander or Black individuals with this surname in both years. However, those identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.30% to 1.82%, which is a substantial rise of 40%. Additionally, a new group appeared in 2010, showing 1.52% of Alltons identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, and another 2.12% reporting as having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.34% | 93.03% | -2.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.12% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 1.82% | 40% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |