Explore the Family Name Daulton
The meaning of Daulton
English (Kent): variant of Dalton.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Daulton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Daulton saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 16,010 in 2000, it fell to 16,462 in 2010, indicating a drop of 2.82%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.86% during the same period, moving from 1,665 to 1,746. The proportion per 100k also decreased slightly by 4.84%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,010 | #16,462 | -2.82% |
| Count | 1,665 | 1,746 | 4.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.59 | -4.84% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Daulton
Analyzing the ethnic identity affiliated with the surname Daulton using the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were shifts between 2000 to 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 33.33%, while those identifying as two or more races surged by 120.51%. Individuals identifying as white still made up the majority; however, their representation decreased by 3.62%. Both Hispanic and Black identities showed significant increases, rising by 80.56% and 106.94% respectively. The proportion of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a minor increase of 5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.8% | 92.33% | -3.62% |
| Black | 1.44% | 2.98% | 106.94% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 1.95% | 80.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0.78% | 1.72% | 120.51% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.6% | 0.63% | 5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.4% | 33.33% |