Explore the Family Name Enterkin
The meaning of Enterkin
Scottish (Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire): habitational name from a place of this name in Dumfriesshire.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Enterkin in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Enterkin saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Enterkin was ranked 72,466th in popularity, but by 2010 its rank had dropped to 77,788th, representing a decline of 7.34%. The total count of people carrying the Enterkin surname also decreased, from 250 in 2000 to 246 in 2010, showing a marginal reduction of 1.6%. The proportion of Enterkins per 100,000 people also fell by 11.11% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,466 | #77,788 | -7.34% |
| Count | 250 | 246 | -1.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Enterkin
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that individuals with the surname Enterkin predominantly identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease in this ethnic identity over time. The percentage identifying as White fell from 99.60% in 2000 to 97.97% in 2010, registering a drop of 1.64%. There were no recorded instances of Enterkins identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.6% | 97.97% | -1.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |