Explore the Family Name Baston
The meaning of Baston
1. French and English (of Norman origin): from Old French bastun ‘stick’, used as a nickname for a dignitary who carried a staff as part of his function, or perhaps for an officious person, or someone who walked with the aid of a stick. 2. English: habitational name from Baston in Lincolnshire, named with the Old Norse personal name Bak + Old English tūn ‘farmstead’. Some characteristic forenames: French Andree, Almira, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Baston in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Baston has seen a decline over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Baston ranked 23104 in popularity and had a count of 1032 occurrences per 100k people. However, by 2010, its rank had slipped to 26795, and the occurrence per 100k people had dropped to 908, marking changes of -15.98% and -12.02% respectively. The proportion of the population with this surname also decreased from 0.38 per 100k to 0.31 per 100k, a drop of -18.42%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,104 | #26,795 | -15.98% |
| Count | 1,032 | 908 | -12.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.31 | -18.42% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baston
Assessing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Baston as per the Decennial U.S. Census, it is clear that change occurred between 2000 and 2010. Among those with this surname, White ethnicity decreased from 65.50% in 2000 to 62.78% in 2010. Those identifying as Black saw a slight decrease from 27.52% to 27.09%. Meanwhile, identification with Hispanic ethnicity increased from 3.68% to 4.63%, and Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 0.97% to 1.43%. There was also a notable increase in individuals of two or more races, rising from 1.84% to 3.19%, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, from 0.48% to 0.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.5% | 62.78% | -4.15% |
| Black | 27.52% | 27.09% | -1.56% |
| Hispanic | 3.68% | 4.63% | 25.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.84% | 3.19% | 73.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.97% | 1.43% | 47.42% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.48% | 0.88% | 83.33% |