Explore the Family Name Watkin
The meaning of Watkin
English and Welsh: from the personal name Watkin, a diminutive of Walter.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Watkin in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Watkin decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it had a rank of 24,328 which dropped to 28,587 in 2010, reflecting a decline of 17.51 percent. The count of individuals with the Watkin surname also fell by 13.58 percent, from 965 in 2000 to 834 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people reduced by 22.22 percent, moving from 0.36 in 2000 to 0.28 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,328 | #28,587 | -17.51% |
| Count | 965 | 834 | -13.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.28 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Watkin
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed that most bearers of the Watkin surname identified as White, increasing slightly from 64.15 percent in 2000 to 66.79 percent in 2010. The second-largest group identified as Black, although this percentage decreased from 32.54 percent in 2000 to 28.78 percent in 2010. The percentage of Watkins who identified as Hispanic saw a significant increase, from 1.24 percent in 2000 to 2.88 percent in 2010. In both census years, no individuals with the Watkin surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Finally, the percentage who identified as two or more races dropped by 38.64 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.15% | 66.79% | 4.12% |
| Black | 32.54% | 28.78% | -11.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 2.88% | 132.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.76% | 1.08% | -38.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |