Explore the Family Name Scruton
The meaning of Scruton
English (Yorkshire): habitational name from Scruton (North Yorkshire), from the Old Norse personal name Scurfa + Old English tūn ‘farmstead, estate’.
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How common is the last name Scruton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Scruton has experienced a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Scruton was ranked 39,111 in popularity with a count of 530, representing 0.2 out of every 100k people. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 40,856 and the proportion per 100k people had dropped to 0.18, despite a small increase in the total count to 534. This indicates a -4.46% change in rank and -10% change in proportion per 100k people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,111 | #40,856 | -4.46% |
| Count | 530 | 534 | 0.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scruton
From an ethnicity perspective, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Scruton are of White ethnic identity. In both 2000 and 2010, over 95% of Scrutons identified as being of White ethnicity, although there was a marginal decrease of -0.16% over the decade. The Hispanic population within the Scruton surname increased by 98.48%, albeit from a low base of 1.32% in 2000 to 2.62% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races saw a significant decrease from 2.26% to 1.31%. There were no recorded instances of Scrutons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.66% | 95.51% | -0.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 2.62% | 98.48% |
| Two or More Races | 2.26% | 1.31% | -42.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |