Explore the Family Name Culton
The meaning of Culton
Scottish (Kirkcudbrightshire): variant of Colton or Culliton.
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How common is the last name Culton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Culton has seen a shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Culton was ranked at 26,968 in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had dropped to 29,626, marking a decrease of approximately 9.86%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also decreased from 846 in 2000 to 795 in 2010, showing a decline of around 6.03%. This change reflects a decrease in the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000, which went down by 12.9% from 0.31 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,968 | #29,626 | -9.86% |
| Count | 846 | 795 | -6.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.27 | -12.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Culton
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting patterns for those with the surname Culton. The data shows that in both 2000 and 2010 there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, the percentage of those identifying with two or more ethnicities almost doubled, increasing from 2.36% to 4.65%. The number of individuals identifying as White decreased by around 7.99%, shifting from 69.86% to 64.28%. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 38.98%, although their overall representation remained low. Black identification also experienced growth, increasing by 12.85% from 25.53% to 28.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.86% | 64.28% | -7.99% |
| Black | 25.53% | 28.81% | 12.85% |
| Two or More Races | 2.36% | 4.65% | 97.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 1.64% | 38.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |