Find out how popular the last name Outen is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Outen.

Outen, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Outen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Outen in America

Outen is the 20125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Outen surname appeared 1,327 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Outen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Outen to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Outen

The surname Outen has its origins in England, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to be a locational name derived from various place names in different parts of the country, such as Outon in Staffordshire or Owton in Northumberland.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Leicestershire from 1197, where it is spelled as "Outon". This suggests that the name was already established in that region during the late 12th century.

In the 13th century, the surname appears in the Feet of Fines for Essex, where a Roger de Outon is mentioned in 1242. This document provides evidence of the name's presence in the eastern part of England during that time period.

The Hundred Rolls of Huntingdonshire from 1273 record a John de Outon, indicating the name's spread across multiple counties in the 13th century. Additionally, the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1296 list a Thomas Outon, showcasing the surname's prevalence in the southern regions.

In the 14th century, the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls from 1379 mention a Johannes Outon, suggesting the name's presence in northern England as well. Furthermore, the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield from 1347 include a reference to a William Outon.

One notable figure bearing the surname Outen was Robert Outen, a prominent English merchant and politician who lived in the 16th century (c. 1530-1609). He served as an alderman and sheriff of London and was a member of the Parliament of England.

Another noteworthy individual was John Outen, a 17th-century English clergyman and scholar (c. 1620-1678). He was a fellow of St. John's College, Cambridge, and authored several religious works during his lifetime.

In the late 18th century, a man named Thomas Outen (1735-1803) gained recognition as a skilled clockmaker and watchmaker in London. His timepieces were highly regarded and can still be found in museums and private collections.

Moving into the 19th century, the Outen surname continued to be prominent in various parts of England. A notable figure from this period was Charles Outen (1810-1888), a successful businessman and landowner from Berkshire.

Lastly, in the early 20th century, a woman named Ethel Outen (1891-1972) achieved recognition as a pioneering aviator and one of the first female pilots in Britain. She held several aviation records and was a prominent figure in the early days of British aviation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Outen

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Outen.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Outen was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Outen has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Outen was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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