Explore the Family Name Molton
The meaning of Molton
English: variant of Moulton.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Molton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Molton has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, its rank was 30,929 but by 2010 it fell to 32,865, showing a decrease of approximately 6.26%. The total count of people with this last name also dipped slightly from 710 in 2000 to 698 in 2010, marking a reduction of 1.69%. The proportion of individuals with the Molton surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 7.69% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,929 | #32,865 | -6.26% |
| Count | 710 | 698 | -1.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Molton
The ethnicity of those with the surname Molton has also seen shifts as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2010, no Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indian and Alaskan Natives identified with this surname. The largest ethnic identity group was White, although their percentage dropped from 67.75% in 2000 to 61.17% in 2010. The Black ethnic identity saw an increase from 25.77% in 2000 to 31.52% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races increased from 2.39% to 3.15%, while the Hispanic population showed a minor increase from 2.39% to 2.58%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.75% | 61.17% | -9.71% |
| Black | 25.77% | 31.52% | 22.31% |
| Two or More Races | 2.39% | 3.15% | 31.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.39% | 2.58% | 7.95% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.58% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |