Explore the Family Name Rayton
The meaning of Rayton
English: habitational name from Rayton Farm in Worksop (Nottinghamshire). The placename is probably derived from Old English (ge)rēfa ‘reeve’ + tūn ‘farmstead, estate’.
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How common is the last name Rayton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rayton in the United States has decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rayton ranked 88,825 in popularity with 194 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 101,247 with a count of 178, marking an 8.25% decrease. The proportion of people named Rayton per 100,000 also fell by 14.29%, from 0.07 to 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,825 | #101,247 | -13.98% |
| Count | 194 | 178 | -8.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rayton
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rayton between 2000 and 2010. In both years, the highest percentage of individuals with this surname identified as Black, though there was a slight decline from 63.4% to 61.24%. No individuals with the surname Rayton identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, the percentage identifying as White increased slightly from 27.32% to 29.21%. Moreover, there was a significant increase of 41.75% in those identifying with two or more races, going up from 5.15% to 7.30%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 63.4% | 61.24% | -3.41% |
| White | 27.32% | 29.21% | 6.92% |
| Two or More Races | 5.15% | 7.3% | 41.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |