Explore the Family Name Darton
The meaning of Darton
English: from Derriton Farm in Sydenham Damerel or Derriton in Pyworthy (both Devon), so named from the Old English personal name Dȳra or Dīera + Old English tūn ‘settlement’.
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How common is the last name Darton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Darton has seen a slight fluctuation in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 72,905 in popularity nationwide with an occurrence of 248 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank decreased slightly to 73,464, representing a marginal decrease in popularity by -0.77%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.45% to 264 per 100,000, which indicates an increase in the number of people bearing the Darton surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #73,464 | -0.77% |
| Count | 248 | 264 | 6.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Darton
When looking at the ethnic identity of those bearing the Darton surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data presents some interesting changes over time. A significant portion identifies as White, with an increase from 55.24% in 2000 to 55.68% in 2010. Those identifying as Black made up 35.98% in 2010, down -3.02% from 37.10% in 2000. Notably, there was also an increase in individuals reporting two or more races from 4.44% in 2000 to 6.44% in 2010, representing a change of 45.05%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.24% | 55.68% | 0.8% |
| Black | 37.1% | 35.98% | -3.02% |
| Two or More Races | 4.44% | 6.44% | 45.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.82% | 0% | 0% |