Explore the Family Name Eatmon
The meaning of Eatmon
Variant of Eatman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eatmon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Eatmon saw some minor fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, this surname dropped slightly from 12,815 in 2000 to 13,037 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 1.73%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.9%, from 2,203 to 2,355. Despite the increase in total count, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 2.44%, going from 0.82 to 0.80.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,815 | #13,037 | -1.73% |
| Count | 2,203 | 2,355 | 6.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.82 | 0.8 | -2.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eatmon
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates a diverse spread for the surname Eatmon. The largest ethnic group associated with the surname is Black, which increased slightly from 54.20% in 2000 to 55.29% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations also saw increases, though they make up a much smaller percentage. The White population decreased by 7.15%, while the Hispanic representation saw a significant surge of 229.63%, albeit from a small base of 0.54% in 2000. Lastly, those identifying with two or more races increased by 36.31%, showing a growing multi-ethnic identity among those with the surname Eatmon.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 54.2% | 55.29% | 2.01% |
| White | 42.94% | 39.87% | -7.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 2.29% | 36.31% |
| Hispanic | 0.54% | 1.78% | 229.63% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.41% | 0.51% | 24.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.23% | 0.25% | 8.7% |