Explore the Family Name Cantlin
The meaning of Cantlin
English (of Norman origin): variant of Cantlon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cantlin in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cantlin has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Cantlin was the 59,916th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped to 65,244th, marking a decrease of 8.89%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also saw a small drop from 315 to 304, a -3.49% change. The proportion of people named Cantlin per 100,000 people also decreased during this period from 0.12 to 0.1, reflecting a 16.67% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #65,244 | -8.89% |
| Count | 315 | 304 | -3.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cantlin
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Cantlin identified as white in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 2.93% over this time period from 95.56% to 92.76%. The number of Cantlins identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 72.38%, rising from 2.86% in 2000 to 4.93% in 2010. There were no recorded changes in the other ethnic groups, including Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.56% | 92.76% | -2.93% |
| Hispanic | 2.86% | 4.93% | 72.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |