Explore the Family Name Angleton
The meaning of Angleton
English: habitational name from a place in Staffordshire named Engleton, from Old English Engla (genitive plural of Engle ‘Angle’) + tūn ‘settlement’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Angleton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Angleton showed a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Angleton was ranked 51,809 in popularity with 377 individuals bearing the name, which corresponds to a proportion of 0.14 per 100,000 people. A decade later in 2010, the rank decreased slightly to 53,538, even though the count increased by about 2.39% to 386. The proportion per 100,000 also fell to 0.13, marking a decrease of around 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,809 | #53,538 | -3.34% |
| Count | 377 | 386 | 2.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Angleton
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those with the surname Angleton identify as White. In 2000, over 95% identified as White, but this percentage fell by about 5.58% to 90.16% by 2010. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. However, there was a notable increase in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, with a rise from 1.59% to 2.85%. In 2010, a new group emerged with nearly 5% of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races. There were no individuals identifying as Hispanic by 2010, a noticeable change from the 1.33% recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.49% | 90.16% | -5.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.92% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.59% | 2.85% | 79.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |