Explore the Family Name Howton
The meaning of Howton
English (London): variant of Houghton.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Howton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Howton experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Howton was ranked as the 17,813th most popular surname in the United States with a proportion of 0.54 per 100,000 people. By 2010, however, its rank had dropped to 19,114, reflecting a 7.3% decrease in popularity. The count of people carrying the Howton surname also dipped from 1,449 in 2000 to 1,423 in 2010, marking a slight decline of 1.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,813 | #19,114 | -7.3% |
| Count | 1,449 | 1,423 | -1.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.48 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Howton
The ethnicity data gathered from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the Howton surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identified as White decreased by 1.55% from 91.79% to 90.37%. However, there was an increase among those identifying as Hispanic (from 2.00% to 2.53%), Black (from 2.97% to 3.58%), Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.76% to 0.84%), and American Indian and Alaskan Native (from 0.48% to 0.49%). The percentage of people related to two or more races also saw an increase from 2.00% to 2.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.79% | 90.37% | -1.55% |
| Black | 2.97% | 3.58% | 20.54% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 2.53% | 26.5% |
| Two or More Races | 2% | 2.18% | 9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.76% | 0.84% | 10.53% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.48% | 0.49% | 2.08% |