Explore the Family Name Netherton
The meaning of Netherton
English (Cornwall and Devon): habitational name from one or more of the many minor places called Netherton in Devon (the placename occurs in the parishes of Berry Pomeroy, Buckland Monachorum, Combe Martin, Farway, Haccombe, Hartland, Sherford, and Staverton), or from one or more of the other places in England called Netherton, found in Worcestershire, Northumberland, Lancashire, and Yorkshire. All of these placenames derive from Middle English nether ‘lower’ + toun ‘settlement’ (Old English neothera, tūn).
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How common is the last name Netherton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Netherton saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, dropping from rank 14,737 to 14,986—a small change of -1.69%. However, there was an increase in the total number of people with the Netherton surname: 1,848 in 2000 grew to 1,972 by 2010, marking a rise of 6.71%. The proportion of individuals with the Netherton surname per 100,000 people also saw a minor decline of -2.9%, slipping from 0.69 to 0.67.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,737 | #14,986 | -1.69% |
| Count | 1,848 | 1,972 | 6.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.69 | 0.67 | -2.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Netherton
The ethnic identity associated with the Netherton surname is predominantly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.13% of those with this surname identified as White, though this percentage decreased slightly to 95.99% in 2010. There was no representation for Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnicities in either year. Those identifying with two or more races increased from 0.92% to 1.22% over the decade, marking a significant 32.61% change. Similarly, individuals identifying as Hispanic also rose from 1.03% to 1.67%, a substantial 62.14% increase. Meanwhile, representation for American Indian and Alaskan Native dipped from 0.70% to 0.61%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.13% | 95.99% | -1.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.03% | 1.67% | 62.14% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 1.22% | 32.61% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.7% | 0.61% | -12.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |