Explore the Family Name Franklyn
The meaning of Franklyn
English: variant of Franklin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Franklyn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Franklyn has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 32,782nd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 32,438th spot, a change of 1.05%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 660 to 709, marking a 7.42% growth. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,782 | #32,438 | 1.05% |
| Count | 660 | 709 | 7.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Franklyn
When discussing ethnicity associated with the surname Franklyn, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the largest segment identifying as White decreased from 45% to 38.22%, representation among those identifying as Black increased from 47.12% to 51.90%. There was also notable growth among those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.67% to 3.95%. Meanwhile, a small proportion began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native, both categories were at 0% in 2000 but increased to 1.13% and 1.27% respectively in 2010. Conversely, those claiming two or more races declined from 4.55% to 3.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 47.12% | 51.9% | 10.14% |
| White | 45% | 38.22% | -15.07% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 3.95% | 136.53% |
| Two or More Races | 4.55% | 3.53% | -22.42% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.13% | 0% |