Explore the Family Name Singleterry
The meaning of Singleterry
English (Cambridgeshire and Norfolk): variant of Singletary. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Guillermo, Luis, Raul, Baldomero, Carlos, Eduardo, Jorge, Mario, Marquita, Pilar, Rafaela, Roberto.
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How common is the last name Singleterry in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Singleterry has seen an increase in its popularity in the United States. From 2000 to 2010, the rank of the surname improved from 27049 to 24648, representing an 8.88% change. The total count of people with this last name also expanded during the same period: It grew from 842 to 1,013—a 20.31% increase. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals named Singleterry per 100,000 people saw a rise of 9.68%, moving from 0.31 to 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,049 | #24,648 | 8.88% |
| Count | 842 | 1,013 | 20.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.34 | 9.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Singleterry
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Singleterry surname. Over the decade from 2000 to 2010, there was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native representation among those bearing this name. In terms of other ethnicities, the Hispanic population with this surname increased by 11.21%, from 34.80% to 38.70%. The percentage of Black individuals also rose from 17.22% to 18.85%, marking a 9.47% change. Conversely, the White population with the Singleterry surname slightly declined by 12.27%, reducing from 42.87% to 37.61%. Meanwhile, the proportion of people identifying as two or more races dropped by 8.84%, settling at 2.27% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 34.8% | 38.7% | 11.21% |
| White | 42.87% | 37.61% | -12.27% |
| Black | 17.22% | 18.85% | 9.47% |
| Two or More Races | 2.49% | 2.27% | -8.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |