Explore the Family Name Stayton
The meaning of Stayton
English: perhaps a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stayton in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Stayton has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In terms of ranking, the surname dropped from 15,293 in 2000 to 16,349 in 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity by 6.91%. The number of people bearing the surname also saw a marginal decrease with a count of 1,764 in 2000 and 1,762 in 2010, showing a minimal change of -0.11%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Stayton per 100k population also dropped by 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,293 | #16,349 | -6.91% |
| Count | 1,764 | 1,762 | -0.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.65 | 0.6 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stayton
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Stayton, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. A majority of the people with this surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 91.33% in 2000 to 89.61% in 2010. The ethnicity data also shows an increase in the number of people identifying as Hispanic, going from 1.08% in 2000 to 1.87% in 2010. Similarly, there was an increase in the percentage of people identifying as Black or Two or more races, with a 9.27% and 32% growth respectively. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.33% | 89.61% | -1.88% |
| Black | 5.61% | 6.13% | 9.27% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 1.87% | 73.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 1.65% | 32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |