Explore the Family Name Scantlin
The meaning of Scantlin
Irish: variant of Scanlon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Scantlin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Scantlin surname has seen a slight decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 36,807 and later dropped to 38,050 in 2010, reflecting a change of -3.38%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname saw a marginal increase from 572 in 2000 to 583 in 2010, indicating a 1.92% rise. The proportion per 100k individuals also dipped by 4.76%, moving from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,807 | #38,050 | -3.38% |
| Count | 572 | 583 | 1.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scantlin
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Scantlin surname from 2000 to 2010. The dominant ethnicity remained White, but decreased slightly from 95.45% in 2000 to 91.25% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic showed significant growth, increasing from 1.22% in 2000 to 2.92% in 2010, a rise of 139.34%. The group identifying as Two or more races was reported for the first time in 2010 at 3.26%. No changes were recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black categories, while American Indian and Alaskan Native appeared in the 2010 data at 1.20%. Some data was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.45% | 91.25% | -4.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.26% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 2.92% | 139.34% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.57% | 0% | 0% |