Explore the Family Name Setton
The meaning of Setton
1. Jewish (from the Ottoman Empire): altered form of Sutton. 2. English (Middlesex): variant of Seaton. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Avi, Ronit, Yossef. French Andree, Henri, Jacques, Maryse.
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How common is the last name Setton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Setton has seen a slight increase in popularity in America between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Setton was ranked as the 57,544th most popular surname with a count of 331 individuals. A decade later, its rank improved to 56,588 with a count of 361 individuals, marking a 9.06% increase in the count. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people remained static at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,544 | #56,588 | 1.66% |
| Count | 331 | 361 | 9.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Setton
In terms of ethnicity, the U.S. Census data showed that the majority of individuals with the surname Setton identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 92.15% to 91.14%. The Hispanic population rose dramatically by 138.41%, albeit from a low base of 1.51% in 2000 to 3.60% in 2010. There was a decrease in the percentage of Black individuals, dropping from 4.23% to 2.77%. While the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000 was 1.51%, it was reported as zero in 2010, and the category of Two or More Races appeared in 2010 with a proportion of 1.39%. No individuals were reported as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.15% | 91.14% | -1.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 3.6% | 138.41% |
| Black | 4.23% | 2.77% | -34.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.51% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |