Explore the Family Name Oulton
How common is the last name Oulton in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Oulton saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010, dropping by 5.64% in rank from 82,019 to 86,645. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals carrying the Oulton name increased by 0.47%, from 214 to 215 people. However, the proportion per 100,000 population decreased by 12.5% during the same period, highlighting a relative decrease in popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,019 | #86,645 | -5.64% |
| Count | 214 | 215 | 0.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oulton
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the overwhelming majority of people with the Oulton surname identify as White, a proportion that rose slightly from 92.99% in 2000 to 93.49% in 2010. The percentage identifying as having two or more ethnicities dropped by 14.68% over the decade, from 3.27% to 2.79%. Notably, there was a new emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010, comprising 2.33% of the Oultons, where there were none recorded in this category in 2000. No Oultons identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.99% | 93.49% | 0.54% |
| Two or More Races | 3.27% | 2.79% | -14.68% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |