Explore the Family Name Scanlin
The meaning of Scanlin
Variant of Scanlon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Scanlin in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Scanlin has seen a significant decline from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Scanlin ranked 45,227th in popularity and dropped to 51,066th by 2010, marking a negative change of 12.91%. The total count of people bearing this surname also fell from 446 in 2000 to 408 in 2010, an 8.52% decrease in frequency. The proportion per 100,000 people also reflected this downward trend, declining by 17.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,227 | #51,066 | -12.91% |
| Count | 446 | 408 | -8.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scanlin
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the Scanlin surname is overwhelmingly associated with those identifying as White, constituting 96.08% in 2010, slightly down from 96.86% in 2000. Meanwhile, there was no recorded association with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities in either 2000 or 2010. Those identifying with two or more races held a minimal share, falling from 1.79% in 2000 to 1.47% in 2010. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation emerged in 2010 at 1.72%, where none was recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.86% | 96.08% | -0.81% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 1.47% | -17.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |