Explore the Family Name Katon
The meaning of Katon
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname from Hebrew qoton ‘small’. 2. English (Northumberland and Lancashire): variant of Caton or Keeton.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Katon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Katon saw a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 44,497 to 47,006, representing a change of -5.64%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly from 455 to 452, which corresponds to a -0.66% change. As for the proportion per 100,000 people, it decreased by 11.76%, falling from 0.17 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,497 | #47,006 | -5.64% |
| Count | 455 | 452 | -0.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Katon
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Katon. In 2000, about 84.84% identified as White, but the percentage rose slightly to 87.39% in 2010. However, there was a significant drop in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, decreasing by 76.48% during the same period. There were increases in the Hispanic and 'Two or more races' categories, with the latter seeing an increase of 43.51%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Black individuals decreased from 4.40% in 2000 to 3.54% in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained relatively stable with a minor increase of 0.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.84% | 87.39% | 3.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 3.76% | 241.82% |
| Black | 4.4% | 3.54% | -19.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 2.21% | 43.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.59% | 1.55% | -76.48% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.54% | 1.55% | 0.65% |