Explore the Family Name Distin
The meaning of Distin
English (Devon): variant of Diston, itself a variant of Duston with unrounding of the vowel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Distin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Distin ranked 83,618th in popularity in 2000 and slid to 84,136th by 2010, marking a slight decrease of 0.62%. However, the number of individuals bearing this name increased from 209 in 2000 to 223 in 2010, a growth of 6.7%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,618 | #84,136 | -0.62% |
| Count | 209 | 223 | 6.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Distin
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that there were no recorded instances of the Distin surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders or among those who identify as two or more races in both 2000 and 2010. The prevalence of the Distin surname among white individuals decreased slightly from 75.12% in 2000 to 73.54% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic with this surname saw a growth of 7.16%, increasing from 3.35% in 2000 to 3.59% in 2010. Black individuals with the Distin surname also saw an increase from 20.57% in 2000 to 21.52% in 2010. There were no instances of American Indians or Alaskan Natives with this surname in either years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.12% | 73.54% | -2.1% |
| Black | 20.57% | 21.52% | 4.62% |
| Hispanic | 3.35% | 3.59% | 7.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |