Explore the Family Name Gupton
The meaning of Gupton
English: apparently a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place. It now appears to be extinct in the British Isles.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gupton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gupton saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name dropped by 7.6 percent from 11,712 to 12,602. However, the count of individuals with this surname marginally increased by 0.16 percent from 2,452 to 2,456. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 population declined by 8.79 percent, from 0.91 in 2000 to 0.83 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,712 | #12,602 | -7.6% |
| Count | 2,452 | 2,456 | 0.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.91 | 0.83 | -8.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gupton
The ethnic identity associated with the Gupton surname also changed somewhat over the same decade. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, those identifying as two or more races increased by 50 percent, from 0.98 percent to 1.47 percent. White Guptons decreased slightly from 75.12 percent in 2000 to 74.06 percent in 2010. Hispanic Guptons increased by 9.52 percent, while Black Guptons rose from 22.27 percent to 22.80 percent. As per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Gupton surname identify as White, followed by Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.12% | 74.06% | -1.41% |
| Black | 22.27% | 22.8% | 2.38% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 1.47% | 50% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 1.38% | 9.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |