Explore the Family Name Colleton
The meaning of Colleton
English (Gloucestershire) and Irish: variant of Colliton.
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How common is the last name Colleton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Colleton' slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 53,420th in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to 57,781st. The count of people bearing the surname also saw a slight decline from 363 in 2000 to 352 in 2010, representing a change of -3.03%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people in the United States with the Colleton surname decreased by 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,420 | #57,781 | -8.16% |
| Count | 363 | 352 | -3.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Colleton
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the distribution among those with the Colleton surname shifted somewhat between 2000 and 2010. Both years saw no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased marginally from 49.31% to 48.86%, while representation within the Hispanic community went from nonexistent in 2000 to 3.13% in 2010. Those identifying as Black also saw a small decrease, from 49.31% in 2000 to 46.59% in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained constant at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49.31% | 48.86% | -0.91% |
| Black | 49.31% | 46.59% | -5.52% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.13% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |