Explore the Family Name Compston
The meaning of Compston
English (northern): variant of Cumpston.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Compston in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Compston experienced a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 44,430th and fell to 45,412th by 2010, reflecting a -2.21% change. Despite this, the count of people with this surname increased by 3.29%, growing from 456 to 471 individuals. However, its proportion per 100,000 people saw a decline of -5.88%, moving from 0.17 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,430 | #45,412 | -2.21% |
| Count | 456 | 471 | 3.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Compston
When analyzing the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Compston, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though the percentage slightly decreased from 96.05% to 95.54%. The Hispanic representation also slightly decreased from 1.54% to 1.49%. On the other hand, the years between 2000 and 2010 saw new ethnic identities emerge among individuals bearing the Compston surname. By 2010, 1.27% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and another 1.27% reported having two or more races. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.05% | 95.54% | -0.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 1.49% | -3.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |