Explore the Family Name Outen
The meaning of Outen
English (mainly Hampshire and Sussex): 1. in Hampshire and Sussex a topographic name from Middle English ove(n), uve(n) (Old English ofan, ufan) ‘above’ + Middle English toun (Old English tūn) ‘village’, denoting someone who lived at the upper or higher end of a village. It appears to be a type of formation particular to Sussex; compare Easton 2. 2. in Essex and East Anglia probably a variant of Olton alias Oulton, from either of two places called Oulton in Norfolk and Suffolk. The /l/ has been vocalized and absorbed into the preceding vowel. 3. variant of Oulton, from either of two places so called in Cheshire and Staffordshire. 4. variant of Oughton. Compare Outten.
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How common is the last name Outen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Outen experienced a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname increased from 20,599 to 20,125, representing a 2.3% change. Furthermore, the count of individuals bearing this surname also rose by 11.05%, increasing from 1,195 to 1,327 during this decade. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly increased to 0.45 from 0.44, marking a change of 2.27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,599 | #20,125 | 2.3% |
| Count | 1,195 | 1,327 | 11.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.45 | 2.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Outen
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Outen, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals several changes between 2000 and 2010. A slight increase was observed in the percentage of individuals identified as white, going from 59.41% to 61.27%. Conversely, there was a small decrease in those who identify as Black, with the percentage falling from 36.57% to 34.89%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a minor uptick from 1.92% to 1.96%. Individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased slightly from 1.92% to 1.81%. No individuals were reported having Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.41% | 61.27% | 3.13% |
| Black | 36.57% | 34.89% | -4.59% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 1.96% | 2.08% |
| Two or More Races | 1.92% | 1.81% | -5.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |