Explore the Family Name Singelton
The meaning of Singelton
English: variant of Singleton.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Singelton in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Singleton" has slightly decreased over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Singleton was ranked 55,609th in popularity and had a count of 345, amounting to a proportion of 0.13 per 100,000 people. By 2010, however, the rank had fallen to 59,603, with a count of 339, lowering the proportion to 0.11 per 100,000 individuals. This represents a change of -7.18 in rank, and a -1.74 decrease in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,609 | #59,603 | -7.18% |
| Count | 345 | 339 | -1.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Singelton
When considering the ethnicity associated with the surname "Singleton", according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White increased from 32.17% to 36.58%, demonstrating a positive change of 13.71%. The percentage identifying as Black declined from 64.35% to 58.11%, showing a negative shift of -9.70%. Notably, the presence of multiple ethnic identities also rose, from 1.74% to 2.65%. There was no recorded percentage for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, while the Hispanic percentage went from zero in 2000 to 2.36% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 64.35% | 58.11% | -9.7% |
| White | 32.17% | 36.58% | 13.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.74% | 2.65% | 52.3% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.36% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |