Explore the Family Name Astin
The meaning of Astin
English (of Norman origin): from the Anglo-Norman French personal name Astin, a shortened form of Asketin, a diminutive of Old Norse Ásketill, composed of the elements áss ‘god’ + ketill ‘sacrificial cauldron, helmet’ (see Haskell, Askin). There has been some confusion over the years between this surname and others (in particular, Aspden, Aston, and Austin).
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How common is the last name Astin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Astin" has slightly declined from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Astin was ranked as the 23,568th most popular surname in the United States with 1,004 individuals bearing it, equivalent to 0.37 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the number of individuals with the Astin surname had dropped to 957, causing the name's rank to fall to 25,751 and its proportion per 100,000 people to decrease to 0.32. This represents a change of -9.26 in rank and -4.68 in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,568 | #25,751 | -9.26% |
| Count | 1,004 | 957 | -4.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.32 | -13.51% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Astin
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides information about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Astin. In 2000, the majority (86.55%) of Astins identified as White, followed by Black (11.85%), Two or more races (0.70%), and Hispanic (0.50%). No Astins identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, there were shifts in the reported ethnicities. The percentage of Astins identifying as White decreased to 82.13%, while those identifying as Black increased to 13.38%. The most significant change was observed among Hispanics, which jumped from 0.50% to 2.72%. The category of Two or More Races also saw an increase, growing from 0.70% to 1.04%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.55% | 82.13% | -5.11% |
| Black | 11.85% | 13.38% | 12.91% |
| Hispanic | 0.5% | 2.72% | 444% |
| Two or More Races | 0.7% | 1.04% | 48.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |