Explore the Family Name Taunton
The meaning of Taunton
English: habitational name from Taunton in Somerset. The place takes its name from the river Tone (the name of which is related to the Indo-European root tā-, tə- ‘melt, flow’) + Old English tūn ‘farmstead, estate’.
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How common is the last name Taunton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Taunton has seen a slight decrease in rank from 19118 in 2000 to 19282 in 2010, marking a change of -0.86%. However, the number of individuals with the Taunton surname has actually increased by 6.76% during this period, growing from 1316 to 1405. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a minor decline of -2.04%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,118 | #19,282 | -0.86% |
| Count | 1,316 | 1,405 | 6.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.48 | -2.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Taunton
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals certain shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 94.60% to 91.96%, while those identifying as Black saw an increase from 2.66% to 3.91%. The data also indicates a significant increase in individuals of Hispanic ethnicity, jumping from 0.68% to 1.64%. Additionally, the proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races increased slightly from 1.37% to 1.49%. No changes were recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.6% | 91.96% | -2.79% |
| Black | 2.66% | 3.91% | 46.99% |
| Hispanic | 0.68% | 1.64% | 141.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 1.49% | 8.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |