Explore the Family Name Straiton

The meaning of Straiton

Scottish: habitational name from Straiton (Ayrshire), Straiton in Liberton (Midlothian), or South Straiton in Logie (Fife), all named with Old English strǣt ‘paved road, street’ + tūn ‘farmstead, estate’. Compare Stratton.

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How common is the last name Straiton in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Straiton has seen a notable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank was at 123,314, but it jumped to 110,286 in 2010, marking a change of 10.56 percent. The count also showed growth, with the number of individuals bearing the surname rising from 129 in 2000 to 160 in 2010 – a 24.03 percent surge. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.05 over the decade.

20002010Change
Rank#123,314#110,28610.56%
Count12916024.03%
Proportion per 100k0.050.050%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Straiton

In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the last name Straiton identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying as two or more races, Hispanic, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities. However, the percentage of White individuals with the surname decreased slightly from 95.35% in 2000 to 93.13% in 2010, indicating a slight diversification in the ethnicity associated with the surname over the decade.

20002010Change
White95.35%93.13%-2.33%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Hispanic0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%