Explore the Family Name Outten
The meaning of Outten
English (Essex): variant of Outen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Outten in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Outten' has seen a steady increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 20,311 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 19,321st position, reflecting a growth rate of approximately 4.87%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 1,218 in 2000 to 1,401 in 2010, marking an increase of 15.02%. This data shows that for every 100k people in the U.S, approximately 0.47 have the surname 'Outten', which is a minor increase from the proportion of 0.45 in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,311 | #19,321 | 4.87% |
| Count | 1,218 | 1,401 | 15.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.47 | 4.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Outten
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Outten', data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals several changes between 2000 and 2010. Amongst those who identify as White, there was a slight decrease from 66.50% to 64.53%. Those who identify as Black saw a small increase from 29.72% to 30.69%. Notably, the percentage of Hispanics with this surname grew by 28.21%, albeit from a low base of 1.56% in 2000 to 2% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races also increased from 1.81% in 2000 to 2% in 2010. However, there were no individuals with the surname 'Outten' who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.5% | 64.53% | -2.96% |
| Black | 29.72% | 30.69% | 3.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.81% | 2% | 10.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 2% | 28.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |