Explore the Family Name Washinton
The meaning of Washinton
Altered form of English Washington.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Washinton in the United States?
According to the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Washington" has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It's rank fell from 46,000 to 53,316 over the decade, marking a decline of 15.9%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the surname dropped by 11.21%, from 437 in 2000 to 388 in 2010. The proportion of people bearing this surname per 100,000 similarly decreased by 18.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,000 | #53,316 | -15.9% |
| Count | 437 | 388 | -11.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Washinton
In terms of ethnicity as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some significant shifts for the "Washington" surname. While the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at zero, there was an increase of 43.25% in individuals identifying with two or more races. This rose from 2.52% in 2000 to 3.61% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic also increased significantly by 87.27%, going from 2.75% in 2000 to 5.15% in 2010. However, those identifying as White and Black saw a slight decrease over the decade, with White dropping by 3.53% and Black by 3.01%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 89.02% | 86.34% | -3.01% |
| Hispanic | 2.75% | 5.15% | 87.27% |
| White | 4.81% | 4.64% | -3.53% |
| Two or More Races | 2.52% | 3.61% | 43.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |