Explore the Family Name Northington
The meaning of Northington
1. English (Cheshire): habitational name from Northenden, Cheshire. The placename derives from Old English north ‘north, northern’ + worthign ‘enclosure’. 2. English: variant of Norrington.
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How common is the last name Northington in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Northington" has slightly decreased over the past decade. In 2000, Northington ranked 12,443 in popularity and was borne by 2,288 people, which equates to 0.85 individuals per 100,000 U.S. residents. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 13,509, with a count of 2,245 bearers, representing a decrease in proportion to 0.76 per 100,000 residents. This represents an overall drop of 8.57% in the surname's popularity ranking and a reduction of 1.88% in the number of individuals bearing the name.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,443 | #13,509 | -8.57% |
| Count | 2,288 | 2,245 | -1.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.85 | 0.76 | -10.59% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Northington
The ethnic identity associated with the Northington surname also underwent changes between 2000 and 2010, as demonstrated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. There has been a slight increase in diversity among those bearing the surname. In 2000, the majority of Northingtons identified as White (52.84%) or Black (43.23%). However, by 2010, while the largest proportions still identified as White (50.38%, down 4.66%) or Black (43.39%, up 0.37%), there were increases in those identifying as Hispanic (from 1.31% to 2.14%) and in those claiming two or more races (from 1.70% to 3.30%). Notably, there were also some Northingtons who began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, where no such identification was recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.84% | 50.38% | -4.66% |
| Black | 43.23% | 43.39% | 0.37% |
| Two or More Races | 1.7% | 3.3% | 94.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 2.14% | 63.36% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.36% | 0% |