Explore the Family Name Talkington
The meaning of Talkington
English (Lancashire): variant of Torkington, a habitational name from Torkington in Greater Manchester (formerly in Cheshire). The placename may derive from an Old English personal name Turec + Old English connective -ing- + tūn ‘farmstead, estate’. This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.
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How common is the last name Talkington in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Talkington was ranked as the 11,810th most popular in 2000 and slipped slightly to 12,140th position in 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity by 2.79 percent. However, the count of people with this surname increased from 2,429 in 2000 to 2,566 in 2010, showing an increase of 5.64 percent. This suggests that while the relative popularity rank decreased, the absolute number of people with the surname Talkington grew. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also declined by 3.33 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,810 | #12,140 | -2.79% |
| Count | 2,429 | 2,566 | 5.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.9 | 0.87 | -3.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Talkington
Regarding Talkington's ethnic identity based on the Decennial U.S. Census, a large majority of people with this surname identified as White, comprising 94.20 percent in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 92.05 percent in 2010. The next largest category was those identifying as having two or more races, which remained relatively stable over the decade, shifting from 2.51 to 2.49 percent. Notably, there was a significant increase in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black, both rising by 129.27 and 129.31 percent respectively. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic rose by 44.59 percent, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native grew by 28.05 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.2% | 92.05% | -2.28% |
| Two or More Races | 2.51% | 2.49% | -0.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 2.14% | 44.59% |
| Black | 0.58% | 1.33% | 129.31% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.82% | 1.05% | 28.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.41% | 0.94% | 129.27% |