Explore the Family Name Vaughter
The meaning of Vaughter
English: variant of Vawter. Compare Vaughters.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vaughter in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Vaughter has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 104,257 in popularity and by 2010, it moved up to 98,099 - a 5.91% change. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also increased from 159 in 2000 to 185 in 2010, marking a 16.35% increase. However, the proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #104,257 | #98,099 | 5.91% |
| Count | 159 | 185 | 16.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vaughter
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Vaughter, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, showed some changes between 2000 and 2010. In both years, there were no records for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native affiliations. The data shows that the majority of people with this surname identified as White or Black. In 2000, 61.01% identified as White which decreased to 56.76% by 2010. Conversely, those identifying as Black increased from 37.74% in 2000 to 41.62% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.01% | 56.76% | -6.97% |
| Black | 37.74% | 41.62% | 10.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |