Explore the Family Name Summerton
The meaning of Summerton
English: habitational name from any of various places called Somerton, particularly in Oxfordshire and Somerset, but also in Lincolnshire and Norfolk, named with Old English sumor ‘summer’ + tūn ‘farmstead, estate’.
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How common is the last name Summerton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Summerton has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 65,298th in 2000, it dropped to the 68,345th position in 2010, marking a change of -4.67%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname saw a marginal increase from 284 in 2000 to 288 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 1.41%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by -9.09%, moving from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.10 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #68,345 | -4.67% |
| Count | 284 | 288 | 1.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Summerton
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows negligible shifts for the surname Summerton. The majority continues to identify as White, although the percentage has slightly decreased from 95.42% in 2000 to 92.36% in 2010. There was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native holders of the surname in either census year. The Hispanic representation saw a significant increase of 64.45%, growing from 2.11% in 2000 to 3.47% in 2010. A new entry in 2010 was those identifying with two or more races at 1.74%, which wasn't present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.42% | 92.36% | -3.21% |
| Hispanic | 2.11% | 3.47% | 64.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.74% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |