Explore the Family Name Coulton
The meaning of Coulton
English (Yorkshire and Lancashire): variant of Colton.
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How common is the last name Coulton in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Coulton" has experienced a slight decline between the years 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Coulton was ranked as the 51,119th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 55,962nd position, marking a reduction of 9.47%. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also dipped from 383 in 2000 to 366 in 2010, translating to a decrease of 4.44%. As such, the proportion of the Coulton surname per 100,000 people fell by 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,119 | #55,962 | -9.47% |
| Count | 383 | 366 | -4.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coulton
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Coulton identified as White, although this decreased from 79.63% in 2000 to 76.23% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Black increased from 18.28% to 21.04% over the same period. Interestingly, there was a new addition in 2010, with 1.64% of the Coultons identifying as Hispanic. There were no Coultons who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or as belonging to two or more races during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.63% | 76.23% | -4.27% |
| Black | 18.28% | 21.04% | 15.1% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.64% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |