Explore the Family Name Girton
The meaning of Girton
English: habitational name from any of various places called Girton or Gretton. Gretton in Northamptonshire, as well as Girton in Nottinghamshire and Cambridgeshire, are named from Old English grēot ‘gravel’ + tūn ‘enclosure, settlement’. Gretton in Shropshire is named from Old English grēoten ‘gravelly’ + tūn, while Gretton, Gloucestershire, is ‘farmstead (tūn) near Greet (Old English grēote ‘gravelly place’)’.
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How common is the last name Girton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Girton has seen a slight decrease in the past decade. In 2000, Girton was ranked 14,943 and had a count of 1,815. By 2010, however, the rank dropped to 16,926 with a count of 1,681, indicating a decrease of 13.27% in rank and 7.38% in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 14.93%, going from 0.67 in 2000 to 0.57 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,943 | #16,926 | -13.27% |
| Count | 1,815 | 1,681 | -7.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.67 | 0.57 | -14.93% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Girton
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Girton. In 2000, the majority of individuals identified as White (84.24%), followed by Black (13%). A smaller proportion identified as Asian/Pacific Islander (0.55%), Hispanic (0.77%), American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.44%) or two or more races (0.99%). By 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as White increased to 85.78%, while the percentage identifying as Black decreased to 10.95%. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw the largest increase, growing by 146.75% to 1.90%. No data were available for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.24% | 85.78% | 1.83% |
| Black | 13% | 10.95% | -15.77% |
| Hispanic | 0.77% | 1.9% | 146.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 0.77% | -22.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.55% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.44% | 0% | 0% |