Explore the Family Name Etherton
The meaning of Etherton
English (Sussex): perhaps a shortened form of Etherington. Alternatively, the name might be a habitational name from Atterton, a lost place in River, a village in Kent.
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How common is the last name Etherton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Etherton saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Etherton ranked 14,995 in popularity but dropped to 15,959 in 2010, marking a change of -6.43 percent. Despite the rank drop, the actual count of people with this surname slightly increased from 1,809 in 2000 to 1,820 in 2010, an increase of 0.61 percent. However, when evaluated based on its proportion per 100,000 people, the surname experienced a 7.46 percent decrease over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,995 | #15,959 | -6.43% |
| Count | 1,809 | 1,820 | 0.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.67 | 0.62 | -7.46% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Etherton
When analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Etherton, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a predominantly white demographic. In 2000, approximately 97.01 percent of Ethertons identified as white, which decreased slightly to 95.88 percent in 2010. The number of Ethertons identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant increase over the decade, climbing by 60.90 percent from 1.33 percent in 2000 to 2.14 percent in 2010. The percentage of Ethertons identifying as two or more races also rose slightly from 0.94 percent in 2000 to 0.99 percent in 2010. The survey did not capture any Ethertons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010 compared to 0.5 percent in 2000. Similarly, no Ethertons identified as Black in either year. Finally, a new category emerged in 2010 with 0.44 percent of Ethertons identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 95.88% | -1.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 2.14% | 60.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.94% | 0.99% | 5.32% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |