Explore the Family Name Stoughton
The meaning of Stoughton
English (Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire): habitational name from any of the three places called Stoughton (Leicestershire, Surrey, Sussex), as well as Great and Little Staughton (in Huntingdonshire and Bedfordshire respectively, straddling the county boundary), all of which appear in medieval documents as Stokton; see Stockton. History: Israel Stoughton, who came to New England from England c.1630, was one of the founders of Dorchester, MA, and became one of the largest landowners in the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
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How common is the last name Stoughton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stoughton has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 15,516th in popularity and by 2010, it had dropped to 16,359th. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with this surname increased slightly from 1,732 in 2000 to 1,761 in 2010. However, when taking into account growth in the overall US population, proportionately, this surname saw a minor decrease of 6.25 percent per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,516 | #16,359 | -5.43% |
| Count | 1,732 | 1,761 | 1.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.64 | 0.6 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stoughton
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Stoughton has shown some changes from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest ethnic group associated with this surname is White, comprising 96.82% in 2000 and 96.42% in 2010, showing a very marginal decrease. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation experienced an increase from 0.35% in 2000 to 0.57% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races showed a slight decrease from 0.75% to 0.74%. The Hispanic representation saw a small increase from 1.85% to 1.93%. There was no change for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities, remaining at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.82% | 96.42% | -0.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 1.93% | 4.32% |
| Two or More Races | 0.75% | 0.74% | -1.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.35% | 0.57% | 62.86% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |