Explore the Family Name Curenton
The meaning of Curenton
Perhaps an altered form of English Currington.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Curenton in the United States?
Based on information from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Curenton saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 43,058th most popular, but by 2010 it had climbed to become the 41,100th most common surname. This represents a change of 4.55%. The number of people with this surname also grew from 473 in 2000 to 530 in 2010, marking a significant growth rate of 12.05%. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 population remained constant at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,058 | #41,100 | 4.55% |
| Count | 473 | 530 | 12.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Curenton
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Curenton surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals identify as Black. In 2000, 70.19% identified as such, and this figure slightly decreased to 69.06% in 2010. White individuals make up the second largest group, comprising 28.96% in 2000 and falling to 26.42% by 2010. Notably, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during the time periods examined. However, the category of "two or more races" appeared in 2010, indicating a small but existing diversity within those carrying the Curenton surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 70.19% | 69.06% | -1.61% |
| White | 28.96% | 26.42% | -8.77% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.83% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |