Explore the Family Name Wotton
The meaning of Wotton
English (Devon): variant of Wooten.
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How common is the last name Wotton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Wotton" has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Wotton was ranked 38,035th most popular surname and fell to the 41,501st position by 2010 - a decline of 9.11%. The total count of individuals with the Wotton surname also decreased from 548 in 2000 to 524 in 2010, a drop of 4.38%. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 10% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,035 | #41,501 | -9.11% |
| Count | 548 | 524 | -4.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wotton
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wotton. From 2000 to 2010, there was no significant change observed for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, with counts remaining at zero. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 97.63% in 2000 to 96.56% in 2010, a change of -1.10%. Those identifying as Hispanic also saw a decrease, dropping from 1.28% in 2000 to 1.15% in 2010, a 10.16% change. Interestingly, the "Two or more races" category showed an increase in 2010, marking an emergence of multi-ethnic identities within the Wotton surname holders.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.63% | 96.56% | -1.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 1.15% | -10.16% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.95% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |