Explore the Family Name Adkinson
The meaning of Adkinson
English (northern): from the Middle English personal name Adkin + son. Compare Atkinson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Adkinson in the United States?
The surname Adkinson, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a minor drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell by approximately 4.89% from 12,793 in 2000 to 13,418 in 2010. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased by about 2.76%, from 2,210 to 2,271 within the same period. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly by 6.1%, indicating a slight reduction in its prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,793 | #13,418 | -4.89% |
| Count | 2,210 | 2,271 | 2.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.82 | 0.77 | -6.1% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Adkinson
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some interesting shifts from 2000 to 2010. While the majority identifying as White reduced slightly from 78.33% to 75.03%, the percentage of those identifying as Black increased from 17.38% to 19.11%. Notably, there was a significant increase of 106.25% in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, although the overall percentage remains low at 0.66%. There was also a notable rise in the Hispanic demographic, which jumped by 58.82% to reach 2.16%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races also marked an increase, rising to 0.66% and 2.38% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.33% | 75.03% | -4.21% |
| Black | 17.38% | 19.11% | 9.95% |
| Two or More Races | 1.99% | 2.38% | 19.6% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 2.16% | 58.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.63% | 0.66% | 4.76% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.32% | 0.66% | 106.25% |