Explore the Family Name Entin
The meaning of Entin
Jewish (from Belarus): metronymic from the Yiddish female personal name Yente, a hypocoristic form of Yentl, from Old French gentil ‘noble’. It is formed with the Slavic possessive suffix -in. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman, Jacov, Yakov. Russian Leonid, Gennady, Yefim.
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How common is the last name Entin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Entin fluctuated slightly over a decade. In 2000, Entin was ranked 54,385th and by 2010, it had slipped to the 55,841st rank, indicating a decrease in popularity by 2.68%. However, interestingly, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 355 to 367 during the same period, amounting to a 3.38% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,385 | #55,841 | -2.68% |
| Count | 355 | 367 | 3.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Entin
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Entin, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, some shifts can be noticed between 2000 and 2010. While there were no identified individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic ethnicity, nor any from American Indian and Alaskan Native backgrounds, the other categories displayed changes. The White ethnicity group, which made up the majority at 93.8% in 2000, experienced a slight decline to 91.55% by 2010. During the same period, those identifying as Black or having two or more races saw an increase from 3.38% to 4.63% and 1.41% to 2.18% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.8% | 91.55% | -2.4% |
| Black | 3.38% | 4.63% | 36.98% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 2.18% | 54.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |