Explore the Family Name Taton
The meaning of Taton
English (west Yorkshire): variant of Tatton. This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Taton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Taton experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 65,668 and decreased to 77,522 in ranking by 2010, a drop of approximately 18 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 282 to 247 during the same period, a decline of roughly 12 percent. Consequently, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also dropped by 20 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,668 | #77,522 | -18.05% |
| Count | 282 | 247 | -12.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Taton
In terms of ethnicity associated with the Taton surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. There was a notable increase in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, rising from 4.61 percent to 6.48 percent. Similarly, the Black identity saw a rise from 2.84 percent to 3.64 percent. A new category of 'Two or more races' emerged in 2010, accounting for 3.64 percent of Tatons. However, those identifying as White decreased slightly from 86.88 percent to 83.81 percent. Those identifying as Hispanic dropped to zero in 2010 from 2.48 percent in 2000. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.88% | 83.81% | -3.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.61% | 6.48% | 40.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.64% | 0% |
| Black | 2.84% | 3.64% | 28.17% |
| Hispanic | 2.48% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |