Explore the Family Name Downton
The meaning of Downton
English: habitational name from Downton in Wiltshire, recorded in 672 as Duntun, which has the same etymology as Dunton.
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How common is the last name Downton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Downton saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname Downton fell from 51,119 to 54,864, marking a 7.33% decrease. Additionally, there was a small reduction in the count of individuals with this surname, from 383 to 375, which is a decrease of about 2.09%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Downton per 100,000 people also experienced a drop of 7.14%, moving from 0.14 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,119 | #54,864 | -7.33% |
| Count | 383 | 375 | -2.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Downton
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of the individuals with the surname Downton identified as either White or Black. From 2000 to 2010, the percentage of White individuals decreased slightly by approximately 3.32%, from 58.75% to 56.8%. Conversely, the percentage of Hispanic individuals increased significantly by 27.8%, from 3.13% to 4%. The data for Black individuals showed no significant change, remaining constant at around 37.33%. The groups Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian and Alaskan Native registered no representation in both years. There was a slight increase in the representation of individuals identifying with two or more races, however, the data was suppressed (S) for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.75% | 56.8% | -3.32% |
| Black | 37.34% | 37.33% | -0.03% |
| Hispanic | 3.13% | 4% | 27.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |