Explore the Family Name Daughton
The meaning of Daughton
English (Lincolnshire) and Irish (Kilkenny and Tipperary): variant of Dalton.
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How common is the last name Daughton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Daughton saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Daughton was ranked 50,468 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to a ranking of 54,178, a change of -7.35%. During this same period, the count of individuals with the surname also decreased slightly from 389 to 381, a drop of approximately 2.06%. The proportion of individuals with the Daughton surname per 100,000 people also declined by 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,468 | #54,178 | -7.35% |
| Count | 389 | 381 | -2.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Daughton
The ethnicity breakdown for the Daughton surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, indicates that the majority identify as White, with a small, nearly unchanging percentage from 2000 to 2010. The percentage identifying as Black experienced a minor decline from 15.42% to 15.22%. However, there was a small increase noted in those identifying as being of two or more races, which rose from 1.80% to 2.10%, and those identifying as Hispanic, which increased from 2.83% to 2.89%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.66% | 78.48% | -0.23% |
| Black | 15.42% | 15.22% | -1.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.83% | 2.89% | 2.12% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 2.1% | 16.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |