Explore the Family Name Altom
The meaning of Altom
English: variant of Haltom and possibly also of Alton, but it could also be an altered form of Altham, which is a habitational name from Altham in Whalley, Lancashire, named in Old English as ‘river meadow (hamm) of the swans (elfitu)’. Compare Altum.
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How common is the last name Altom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Altom ranks 24,934 in popularity in 2010, which is a slight decrease from its 2000 ranking of 24,892. The census data shows a count increase from 938 individuals with this surname in 2000 to 997 in 2010, indicating an approximately 6.29% growth. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 individuals, the frequency of the surname Altom has decreased slightly by 2.86%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,892 | #24,934 | -0.17% |
| Count | 938 | 997 | 6.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.34 | -2.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Altom
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Altom, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of people carrying this surname identify as White, accounting for 93.08% in 2010, compared to 96.80% in 2000. Meanwhile, the percentages of those identifying as Black or as having two or more races have seen increases, with the latter experiencing significant growth (171.76%). The Hispanic representation also increased substantially by 292.19% over the decade. The census data showed no change in the number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.8% | 93.08% | -3.84% |
| Hispanic | 0.64% | 2.51% | 292.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 2.31% | 171.76% |
| Black | 0.85% | 1.2% | 41.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |