Explore the Family Name Colten
The meaning of Colten
English: possibly a variant of Colton.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Colten in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Colten saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 75,219th in terms of most common surnames, but by 2010, it fell to 80,131st. The overall count of individuals with this surname also experienced a minor dip, decreasing from 239 to 237 within that decade. This equates to a proportion per 100,000 people decrease of 11.11%, signifying a downtrend in the popularity of the surname Colten.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,219 | #80,131 | -6.53% |
| Count | 239 | 237 | -0.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Colten
The ethnicity associated with the surname Colten has seen some changes over the years as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Between 2000 and 2010, there was an increase in people identifying as white, rising from 92.89% to 93.67%. However, those identifying as Hispanic saw a complete drop off, falling from 2.51% to 0%. The census data for 2010 also shows a new appearance of the surname among the Black community, standing at 3.38%. No Colten identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. While the presence of the surname seemed to disappear entirely within the Hispanic community, it made its first appearance within the Black community, indicating a shift in its ethnic identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.89% | 93.67% | 0.84% |
| Black | 0% | 3.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.09% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.51% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |