Explore the Family Name Eastin
The meaning of Eastin
English and Scottish: variant of Easton.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eastin in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Eastin saw some changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 15,570th most common in the United States, and by 2010, it had slightly decreased in rank to the 15,700th spot. Despite this decline in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname increased from 1,724 in 2000 to 1,858 in 2010 — a growth rate of 7.77%. However, when measured as a proportion per 100k of population, the occurrence of the Eastin name fell marginally from 0.64 in 2000 to 0.63 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,570 | #15,700 | -0.83% |
| Count | 1,724 | 1,858 | 7.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.64 | 0.63 | -1.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eastin
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity of those with the Eastin surname. The majority identify as White, although this percentage saw a small decrease from 94.43% in 2000 to 92.30% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races categories saw significant increases in the same period, rising by 94.83% and 112.35% respectively. Those identifying as Hispanic also increased, from 1.80% in 2000 to 2.69% in 2010. Conversely, the Black category and American Indian and Alaskan Native category both experienced decreases, falling by 10.22% and 7.69% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.43% | 92.3% | -2.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 2.69% | 49.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 1.72% | 112.35% |
| Black | 1.86% | 1.67% | -10.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.58% | 1.13% | 94.83% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.52% | 0.48% | -7.69% |