Explore the Family Name Kayton
The meaning of Kayton
English (Lancashire): variant of Caton. This surname is rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Kayton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kayton has seen a slight decrease in popularity ranking between 2000 and 2010. From 65,492nd place in 2000, it fell to 67,126th by 2010, marking a change of -2.49%. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased from 283 in 2000 to 294 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 3.89%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,492 | #67,126 | -2.49% |
| Count | 283 | 294 | 3.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kayton
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also gives an insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kayton. In both 2000 and 2010, those identifying as White were the majority, having grown from 92.93% to 93.54%, a change of 0.66%. There was a noticeable new categorization in 2010 for those who identified with two or more races, representing 3.06% of those carrying the Kayton name. Simultaneously, the percentage of Kaytons identifying as Hispanic or Black dropped to 0% in 2010 from 2.47% and 1.77% respectively in 2000. No changes were observed for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.93% | 93.54% | 0.66% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.06% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.47% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.77% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |