Explore the Family Name Onstott
The meaning of Onstott
Probably an altered form of Onstad.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Onstott in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Onstott showed a minor fluctuation between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dipped slightly from 21,880 in 2000 to 22,978 in 2010, representing a change of -5.02%. Meanwhile, the count of individuals with this surname marginally increased from 1,107 to 1,113 during the same period, indicating a growth of 0.54%. However, the proportion of Onstott per 100,000 people decreased by 7.32%, moving from 0.41 to 0.38.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,880 | #22,978 | -5.02% |
| Count | 1,107 | 1,113 | 0.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.38 | -7.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Onstott
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Onstott, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census, presents an interesting shift in its distribution. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this last name identified as White (93.77%), with this percentage dropping slightly to 92.99% in 2010. A considerable increase was noted in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, going from 0.45% to 0.81%, reflecting an 80% rise. The Hispanic representation also grew from 4.07% to 4.85%, marking a growth of 19.16%. Meanwhile, there was a decrease of 25.52% in the category of two or more races, coming down from 1.45% to 1.08%. No changes were recorded for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native categories, remaining at 0% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.77% | 92.99% | -0.83% |
| Hispanic | 4.07% | 4.85% | 19.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 1.08% | -25.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.45% | 0.81% | 80% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |