Explore the Family Name Ethington
The meaning of Ethington
Possibly English: habitational name from a lost or unidentified place.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ethington in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ethington has seen a steady rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 17,676, with a count of 1463 occurrences or 0.54 per 100k people. By 2010, the rank had improved slightly to 17,502, with an increased count of 1610, equating to 0.55 per 100k individuals. This represents a growth rate of just under 1% in rank and approximately 10% in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,676 | #17,502 | 0.98% |
| Count | 1,463 | 1,610 | 10.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.55 | 1.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ethington
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Ethington surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of holders of the Ethington name identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 93.44% in 2000 to 91.30% in 2010. There was also an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.30% to 3.35%. Interestingly, in 2000, 1.23% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, but this category dropped to zero by 2010. Conversely, the category of two or more races appeared in 2010 with 1.49%. The percentage of those identifying as Black remained steady at 2.73%. No data was reported for American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.44% | 91.3% | -2.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 3.35% | 157.69% |
| Black | 2.73% | 2.73% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.23% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |