Explore the Family Name Findlater
The meaning of Findlater
Scottish: habitational name from Findlater in Fordyce (Banffshire).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Findlater in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Findlater has seen a relative increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 113,519th in popularity with 143 individuals bearing the name, which was about 0.05 per 100k people. By 2010, its rank had improved to 106,096 with an increased count of 168, representing 0.06 per 100k people. This represents a growth rate of 6.54% in ranking and a significant 17.48% increase in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #113,519 | #106,096 | 6.54% |
| Count | 143 | 168 | 17.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.06 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Findlater
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Findlater, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates slight shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest percentage of individuals with this surname identified as White, with a minor increase from 55.24% in 2000 to 55.95% in 2010. Those identifying as Black made up the second highest group, though their percentage decreased from 41.96% to 39.29% over the same timeframe. Notably, the Hispanic representation emerged in 2010 at 4.76%, having been recorded as zero in 2000. There were no changes in the proportions of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.24% | 55.95% | 1.29% |
| Black | 41.96% | 39.29% | -6.36% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.76% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |