Explore the Family Name Routon
The meaning of Routon
English: probably a variant of Rowton.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Routon in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Routon has declined over time. In 2000, it ranked 28,194 in popularity and had a count of 799. However, by 2010, the surname's rank dropped to 31,994 with a count of 721, indicating a decrease of 13.48% in rank and 9.76% in count. The proportion per 100k also fell by 20%, from 0.3 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,194 | #31,994 | -13.48% |
| Count | 799 | 721 | -9.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.24 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Routon
In terms of ethnicity, the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census data reveals notable shifts among those carrying the Routon surname. While the majority identified as White (95.24% in 2000 and 93.07% in 2010), there was a slight decrease of 2.28% over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also decreased by 36.57%, from 1.75% to 1.11%. However, there were increases among those identifying as two or more races (from 1.13% to 2.36%) and Hispanic (from 1.5% to 2.64%). It is noteworthy that some individuals began identifying as Black (0.83%) in 2010, whereas this category was at 0% in 2000. There was no change observed for the American Indian and Alaskan Native group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.24% | 93.07% | -2.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 2.64% | 76% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 2.36% | 108.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.75% | 1.11% | -36.57% |
| Black | 0% | 0.83% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |