Explore the Family Name Canteen
The meaning of Canteen
African American: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Canteen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Canteen held a rank of 55,609 in popularity in 2000, which slightly dropped to 58,337 in 2010, reflecting a -4.91 change. The count of people with this surname marginally increased from 345 in 2000 to 348 in 2010, demonstrating a growth rate of 0.87. The proportion of individuals bearing the Canteen surname per 100,000 people decreased by -7.69, moving from 0.13 to 0.12 between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,609 | #58,337 | -4.91% |
| Count | 345 | 348 | 0.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Canteen
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Canteen identified as Black, with 92.75 in 2000 and a slight increase to 95.69 in 2010. There was a small percentage (1.74) who identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010, with a minimal decrease of -1.15 over the decade. In 2000, a minor proportion of Canteens identified as White or belonged to two or more races, but these categories registered no representation in 2010. No individuals with the surname Canteen identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 92.75% | 95.69% | 3.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 1.72% | -1.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.74% | 0% | 0% |
| White | 2.61% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |