Explore the Family Name Olton
The meaning of Olton
English: variant of Oulton.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Olton in the United States?
The surname Olton, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Olton ranked 69,636th in popularity and slipped to 79,846th by 2010, a decline of 14.66%. The number of people bearing the Olton name also fell during this period, with counts dropping from 263 to 238, marking a decrease of 9.51%. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 individuals with this surname dipped by 20% from 0.1 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,636 | #79,846 | -14.66% |
| Count | 263 | 238 | -9.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Olton
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the Olton surname, also based on the Decennial U.S. Census, significant changes were observed between 2000 to 2010. The majority identifying as White decreased slightly from 55.89% to 51.68%, while those identifying as Black increased from 28.52% to 34.45%. An increase was also noted within the Hispanic population, which rose from 6.46% to 10.92%. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races dropped drastically from 6.46% to 2.10%. There was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native among the Oltons during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.89% | 51.68% | -7.53% |
| Black | 28.52% | 34.45% | 20.79% |
| Hispanic | 6.46% | 10.92% | 69.04% |
| Two or More Races | 6.46% | 2.1% | -67.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |