Explore the Family Name Scouten
The meaning of Scouten
Americanized form of Dutch Schouten.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Scouten in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Scouten has seen a slight change in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 30,229 to 30,570, indicating a slight decrease in its popularity by 1.13%. However, the count of people with Scouten as their last name actually increased from 731 to 763, showing an increase of 4.38%. This discrepancy suggests that while more people bear the surname, other surnames have become more common. The proportion per 100k people also decreased by 3.7%, reflecting this trend.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,229 | #30,570 | -1.13% |
| Count | 731 | 763 | 4.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.26 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scouten
When looking at the ethnic identity of those with the surname Scouten, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, minor changes can be observed from 2000 to 2010. The most prominent ethnicity remains White, although it showed a small reduction from 95.35% to 93.71%. The percentage of individuals identifying as having two or more races saw a significant increase from 1.09% to 2.49%, reflecting a change of 128.44%. Hispanic representation also rose marginally from 2.19% to 2.49%. Small increases were noted among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, moving from 0.68% to 0.79%. There was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or Black representation within this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.35% | 93.71% | -1.72% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 2.49% | 128.44% |
| Hispanic | 2.19% | 2.49% | 13.7% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.68% | 0.79% | 16.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |