Explore the Family Name Butlin
The meaning of Butlin
English (Northamptonshire): probably an anecdotal nickname of Norman French origin meaning ‘beat the peasant’, from Old French buter ‘to strike or buffet’ + vilain ‘peasant’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Butlin in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Butlin saw a slight decline in the first decade of the 21st century. In 2000, the surname was ranked 104,819th in terms of prevalence, and by 2010, it had slipped to 115,034th, marking a decrease of 9.75%. The actual count of individuals with this last name also decreased during this period, going from 158 in 2000 to 152 in 2010, a dip of 3.8%. The proportion of individuals with the last name Butlin per 100,000 people also dropped by 16.67% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #104,819 | #115,034 | -9.75% |
| Count | 158 | 152 | -3.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Butlin
When considering the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Butlin, based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there is a clear predominance of individuals identifying as White. In 2000, 98.1% of individuals with the Butlin name identified as White, and although this figure slightly decreased to 96.05% by 2010, it remained overwhelmingly the largest group. There was no recorded change in the percentage of Butlins that identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black or American Indian, and Alaskan Native, as these groups each made up 0% of the population of Butlins in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.1% | 96.05% | -2.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |