Explore the Family Name Motton
The meaning of Motton
English (Cornwall and Devon): variant of Mutton.
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How common is the last name Motton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Motton has seen a slight increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 42,983 and by 2010, it had moved up to 40,672, marking a 5.38% increase. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 474 in 2000, to 537 in 2010, a growth of 13.29%. However, when considering its proportion per 100,000 people, there was no change as the count remained consistent at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,983 | #40,672 | 5.38% |
| Count | 474 | 537 | 13.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Motton
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Motton identify as Black. In 2000, this group represented 89.87% of the population with the Motton surname and slightly decreased to 86.59% in 2010. There was significant growth within the "Two or more races" category, which went from 2.32% in 2000 to 4.10% in 2010, an impressive 76.72% increase. Individuals identifying as White saw a modest growth of 7.11%, moving from 5.91% in 2000 to 6.33% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also rose by 56.84%, albeit from a smaller base of 1.90% to 2.98%. No individuals with the Motton surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 89.87% | 86.59% | -3.65% |
| White | 5.91% | 6.33% | 7.11% |
| Two or More Races | 2.32% | 4.1% | 76.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 2.98% | 56.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |