Explore the Family Name Dutson
The meaning of Dutson
English: 1. variant of Dodson with devoicing of the second consonant before voiceless /s/. 2. variant of Dudson, itself either a variant of Dodson or a habitational name from Dudston in Shropshire, with the assimilation of -t-.
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How common is the last name Dutson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dutson has seen a slight decline between the years 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked 26,855th in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had slipped to the 28,131st spot, indicating a decrease of approximately 4.75%. The total count for this surname remained steady at 851 from 2000 to 2010. Furthermore, the proportion per 100k people also saw a drop of around 9.38%, moving from 0.32 in 2000 to 0.29 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,855 | #28,131 | -4.75% |
| Count | 851 | 851 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.29 | -9.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dutson
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the Dutson surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes from 2000 to 2010. While the majority of those bearing this name identify as White, there was a small decrease of about 2.09% in this category over the decade. On the other hand, increased percentages were noted among people of Two or more races (59.32% increase), Hispanic (21.08% increase), and Black (62.77% increase) ethnic identities. However, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained stagnant with no change reported.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.06% | 93.07% | -2.09% |
| Hispanic | 2.23% | 2.7% | 21.08% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 1.88% | 59.32% |
| Black | 0.94% | 1.53% | 62.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.59% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |