Explore the Family Name Touchton
The meaning of Touchton
Altered form of English Touchstone.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Touchton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Touchton saw a slight change in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Touchton ranked 19,515 in popularity with a count of approximately 1,280 individuals. By 2010, the rank had slightly decreased to 20,248 but the count of individuals with this surname increased to about 1,314, marking a growth of 2.66%. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100k people declined by 4.26% from 0.47 in 2000 to 0.45 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,515 | #20,248 | -3.76% |
| Count | 1,280 | 1,314 | 2.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.45 | -4.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Touchton
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Touchton surname identify as White. This demographic saw a minor increase of 0.51% from 96.09% in 2000 to 96.58% in 2010. The second most common ethnic identity is Hispanic, which experienced a small growth from 1.33% to 1.37%. The percentage of those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander and those who identify with two or more races both slightly declined during this period. For both Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities, there was no recorded change, remaining at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.09% | 96.58% | 0.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 1.37% | 3.01% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 1.07% | -1.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.63% | 0.53% | -15.87% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |