Explore the Family Name Outing
The meaning of Outing
English (Suffolk): variant of Outen. In the US, it is found among African Americans.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Outing in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Outing has seen a substantial increase between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the rank of the surname was at 62,046, but it improved significantly to 50,362 in 2010, marking an 18.83% change. The count of people carrying this surname also grew from 302 in 2000 to 415 in 2010, indicating a rise of 37.42%. This growth is reflected in the proportion per 100k, which went from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010, showing a 27.27% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #50,362 | 18.83% |
| Count | 302 | 415 | 37.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.14 | 27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Outing
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Outing identify as Black. This majority grew slightly from 92.38% in 2000 to 93.01% in 2010. The representation of those identifying as two or more races increased by 33.17%, going from 1.99% in 2000 to 2.65% in 2010. However, representation within the White and Hispanic categories saw decreases of 20.60% and 39.70% respectively. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 92.38% | 93.01% | 0.68% |
| White | 3.64% | 2.89% | -20.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.99% | 2.65% | 33.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 1.2% | -39.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |