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

Outing, 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 Outing surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Outing in America

Outing is the 50362nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Outing surname appeared 415 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 Outing.

We can also compare 2010 data for Outing 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 Outing

The surname Outing has its origins in England, emerging in the late 16th century. It likely derived from the Old English word "uting," which referred to an outer or external area, often associated with agricultural lands or pastures located beyond the boundaries of a settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Outing appears in the Parish Registers of Cheshire, where a Thomas Outing was documented in 1594. This suggests that the name may have initially taken root in the northwestern regions of England.

Another notable reference can be found in the Hearth Tax Rolls of 1674, which recorded individuals responsible for paying a tax based on the number of hearths or fireplaces in their homes. The rolls list a William Outing residing in the county of Warwickshire during that period.

In the 18th century, the surname Outing gained prominence with the birth of John Outing (1722-1798), a renowned English botanist and naturalist. His extensive work on plant taxonomy and his contributions to the study of flora in the British Isles earned him recognition among his contemporaries.

Another individual of historical significance was Elizabeth Outing (1760-1842), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's education. She established several schools in London and was instrumental in promoting educational opportunities for young women from underprivileged backgrounds.

The Outing surname can also be traced to regions beyond England. Records from the early 19th century indicate the presence of an Outing family in County Antrim, Ireland. One notable figure from this lineage was Robert Outing (1807-1879), a prominent businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the local community.

In Scotland, the Outing name appears to have been associated with the village of Outing, located in the county of Aberdeenshire. A notable Scottish figure bearing this surname was Sir William Outing (1842-1918), a respected lawyer and judge who served on the Court of Session, Scotland's supreme civil court.

While the surname Outing has its roots in England, it has since spread across various regions and countries, reflecting the migration patterns of individuals and families over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Outing

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

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 Outing 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 Outing 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 Outing was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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