Explore the Family Name Shotton
The meaning of Shotton
English: habitational name from Shotton in Easington, Shotton in Sedgefield, Shotton in Staindrop (all Durham), Shotton in Stannington (Northumberland), or Shotton near Mindrum (Northumberland), and also from Shotton in Hadnall (Shropshire). The Durham and Northumberland placenames probably derive from Old English scēot ‘steep slope’ + tūn ‘farmstead, estate’, with the exception of Shotton near Mindrum (Northumberland), which is named with Old English Scot ‘Scot’ (genitive plural Scotta) as the initial element. While it is possible that Old English Scot lies behind the other Durham and Northumberland placenames, scēot is considered to be more likely based on local topography. The Shropshire placename probably also derives from Old English scēot + tūn.
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How common is the last name Shotton in the United States?
The surname "Shotton" showed a slight increase in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked 61,713 and rose to 60,347 by 2010, which represents a growth of 2.21%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 304 to 334, signifying a 9.87% rise over the decade. However, the proportion per 100k people remained the same at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,713 | #60,347 | 2.21% |
| Count | 304 | 334 | 9.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shotton
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Shottons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped to zero, while those reporting two or more races saw a substantial increase of 64.02%. The majority of Shottons identified as White, with a small increase from 92.76% to 93.11% over the decade. The percentage of Hispanic Shottons decreased by 21.74%, while the counts for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native categories were either zero or suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.76% | 93.11% | 0.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1.64% | 2.69% | 64.02% |
| Hispanic | 2.3% | 1.8% | -21.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.97% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |