Explore the Family Name Tatton
The meaning of Tatton
English (Staffordshire, Cheshire and Lancashire): habitational name, primarily from Tatton in Cheshire, but occasionally from Tatton in Chickerell (Dorset). The placenames derive from the Old English personal name Tāta + Old English tūn ‘farmstead, estate’.
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How common is the last name Tatton in the United States?
The surname Tatton, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 52,289th in popularity but rose to 49,177th by 2010, marking a 5.95% increase. The count of people with this surname also increased over this period, from 373 in 2000 to 428 in 2010, which represents a notable 14.75% growth. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with the Tatton surname per 100k people slightly increased by 7.14%, from 0.14 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,289 | #49,177 | 5.95% |
| Count | 373 | 428 | 14.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tatton
When analyzing the ethnic identity of individuals carrying the Tatton surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it's evident that the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with percentages of 90.88% and 94.63% respectively, indicating an increase of 4.13%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 30.22%, from 2.68% in 2000 to 1.87% in 2010. The ethnicity data also shows that the percentage of Tattons identifying as Hispanic dropped by 38.81%, from 2.68% to 1.64%, during the same period. Notably, there were no reported Tattons identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Data for those identifying as two or more races was suppressed for privacy in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.88% | 94.63% | 4.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.68% | 1.87% | -30.22% |
| Hispanic | 2.68% | 1.64% | -38.81% |
| Two or More Races | 2.95% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |