Explore the Family Name Staunton
The meaning of Staunton
English and Irish: variant of Stanton. This English name has been established (in this spelling) since medieval times in Ireland (Mayo, Connacht), where it has been Gaelicized as de Stonndún. Compare McEvilly. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Caitlin, Ciaran, Cormac.
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How common is the last name Staunton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Staunton experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 25,448 and by 2010, it had dropped to 25,833 in rank, marking a change of -1.51%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 913 to 953 during the same period, a growth rate of 4.38%. The proportion per 100k people also decreased by -5.88% to 0.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,448 | #25,833 | -1.51% |
| Count | 913 | 953 | 4.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.32 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Staunton
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a few shifts for the Staunton surname holders. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased significantly by -47.47%, from 0.99 to 0.52. Those identifying under two or more races saw an increase by 64.71%, from 1.53 to 2.52. There was a small increase in the white category, going up by 0.87% to reach 81.53. The Hispanic category, which held no representation in 2000, rose to 1.26 in 2010. The Black population saw a decrease by -7.57%, falling to 14.17. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained unchanged at 0.00.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.83% | 81.53% | 0.87% |
| Black | 15.33% | 14.17% | -7.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 2.52% | 64.71% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.99% | 0.52% | -47.47% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |