Explore the Family Name Entrekin
The meaning of Entrekin
Scottish: habitational name from a place called Enterkin in the parish of Durrisdeer, Dumfriesshire.
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How common is the last name Entrekin in the United States?
The surname Entrekin, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Entrekin was ranked 16,275 in terms of commonality among U.S. surnames, and by 2010, it had dropped to 17,202. This shift signifies a rank change of -5.7%. Despite this decrease in ranking, the actual count of people with the Entrekin surname increased slightly from 1,631 in 2000 to 1,646 in 2010, reflecting a 0.92% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,275 | #17,202 | -5.7% |
| Count | 1,631 | 1,646 | 0.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.6 | 0.56 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Entrekin
As for the ethnic identity tied to the surname Entrekin, again referring to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identify as White, with an almost negligible increase of 0.02% from 97.67% in 2000 to 97.69% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic showed a significant percentage increase, from 0.55% to 0.85%, a 54.55% change. The proportion of people of two or more races also saw an increase, from 0.61% to 0.73%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Black decreased to zero in 2010. The data for those with Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity was suppressed for privacy, and there were no recorded individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.67% | 97.69% | 0.02% |
| Hispanic | 0.55% | 0.85% | 54.55% |
| Two or More Races | 0.61% | 0.73% | 19.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.49% | 0% |
| Black | 0.55% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |