Explore the Family Name Etherington
The meaning of Etherington
English: 1. in northern England, a variant of Hetherington. 2. in southern England perhaps a variant of the now extinct surname Atherington, a habitational name from Atherington (Sussex). The placename is from the Old English personal name Ēadhere + -ing (connective particle) + tūn ‘estate, settlement’. This surname seems to have lost its medial -ing-. See Etherton.
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How common is the last name Etherington in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Etherington surname has experienced a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 21,848th most common name in the United States, but by 2010 it had moved to the 22,260th position, representing a -1.89% change. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Etherington surname increased from 1,109 in 2000 to 1,158 in 2010, an increase of 4.42%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a slight decrease of -4.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,848 | #22,260 | -1.89% |
| Count | 1,109 | 1,158 | 4.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.39 | -4.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Etherington
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Etherington identify as White, with a nearly static percentage of 94.50% in 2000 and 94.47% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by -27.78%, while those identifying as having two or more races increased by 51.85%. The Hispanic representation also went up marginally by 3.56%. No individuals with the Etherington surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.5% | 94.47% | -0.03% |
| Hispanic | 2.25% | 2.33% | 3.56% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 1.64% | 51.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.08% | 0.78% | -27.78% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |