Explore the Family Name Poulton
The meaning of Poulton
English: habitational name from any of various places, for example in Cheshire, Gloucestershire, Kent, and Lancashire, so named from Old English pōl ‘pool’ + tūn ‘enclosure, settlement’.
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How common is the last name Poulton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Poulton has witnessed a slight fluctuation in popularity over the years. In 2000, Poulton was ranked 17,791st in terms of popularity and this ranking slipped to 18,431 by 2010, marking a 3.6% decrease. However, the count of individuals with the Poulton surname increased from 1451 in 2000 to 1502 in 2010, an increase of 3.51%. The proportion per 100k people also experienced a slight decrease from 0.54 in 2000 to 0.51 in 2010, falling by 5.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,791 | #18,431 | -3.6% |
| Count | 1,451 | 1,502 | 3.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.51 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Poulton
In regards to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals various shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native both declined slightly. However, there was a notable rise in the percentage of individuals with the Poulton surname identifying as Black, with an increase of 94.55%. Conversely, those identifying as two or more races saw a significant decrease of 43.16%. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as White and Hispanic saw minor changes, with an increase of 0.48% and 7.69% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.62% | 95.07% | 0.48% |
| Two or More Races | 2.34% | 1.33% | -43.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 1.26% | 7.69% |
| Black | 0.55% | 1.07% | 94.55% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.76% | 0.73% | -3.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.55% | 0.53% | -3.64% |