Explore the Family Name Westin
The meaning of Westin
Swedish: ornamental or habitational name formed with an altered form of the (placename) element väst ‘west’ + the adjectival suffix -in, a derivative of Latin -in(i)us ‘relating to’. Compare Westen. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Johan, Tor.
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How common is the last name Westin in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Westin has seen a slight decrease in recent years. In 2000, Westin ranked 26,566 in terms of popularity and this number rose to 29,550 by 2010, indicating a drop in rank by 11.23%. The actual count of people with the Westin surname also decreased during this time period from 863 in 2000 to 798 in 2010, a 7.53% decline. Correspondingly, the proportion of individuals with the surname Westin per 100,000 people dropped by 15.62%, from 0.32 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,566 | #29,550 | -11.23% |
| Count | 863 | 798 | -7.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.27 | -15.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Westin
The ethnicity associated with the surname Westin also underwent changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of those with the surname Westin identified as White (92.12%), a figure that slightly decreased to 90.35% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic made up only 1.97% in 2000 but saw a significant jump to 4.01% in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as Black decreased slightly from 3.01% in 2000 to 2.76% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native were non-existent for both years, while those reporting two or more races fell slightly from 1.97% to 1.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.12% | 90.35% | -1.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.97% | 4.01% | 103.55% |
| Black | 3.01% | 2.76% | -8.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.97% | 1.88% | -4.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |