Explore the Family Name Aaronson
The meaning of Aaronson
Jewish (Ashkenazic): patronymic from the personal name Aaron.
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How common is the last name Aaronson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Aaronson has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 20,871 with a count of 1,176. However, in 2010, the ranking dropped to 22,106, representing a 5.92% decrease. Similarly, the count dropped slightly to 1,171, equating to a 0.43% decrease. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 9.09% from 0.44 in 2000 to 0.4 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,871 | #22,106 | -5.92% |
| Count | 1,176 | 1,171 | -0.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.4 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aaronson
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Aaronson is predominantly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96% of the individuals with this surname identified as White. However, there was a small decrease of 0.63% from 97.11% in 2000 to 96.5% in 2010. The ethnicity distribution also includes a small fraction identifying as Hispanic, which increased by 70.59% from 0.85% in 2000 to 1.45% in 2010. There was a marginal presence of individuals identifying with two or more races, showing a decrease of 27.45% from 2000 to 2010. The data recorded no individuals with the surname Aaronson identifying as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000. However, by 2010, a small percentage (0.77%) began to identify as Asian/Pacific Islander.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.11% | 96.5% | -0.63% |
| Hispanic | 0.85% | 1.45% | 70.59% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 1.11% | -27.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.77% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |