Explore the Family Name Aitchison
The meaning of Aitchison
Scottish and English: variant of Atkinson (see also Atchison).
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How common is the last name Aitchison in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Aitchison has seen a significant rise from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 22,461 in popularity but by 2010, it had climbed to 20,502, an increase of 8.72%. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased from 1,069 to 1,294, a substantial growth of 21.05%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 people also saw a rise of 10.0%, going from 0.4 in 2000 to 0.44 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,461 | #20,502 | 8.72% |
| Count | 1,069 | 1,294 | 21.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.44 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aitchison
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Aitchison, again using data from the Decennial U.S. Census, several shifts can be observed from 2000 to 2010. Those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and having the surname Aitchison increased by 18.46%, while those who identified as belonging to two or more races rose by 32.09%. People identifying as White with this surname saw a slight increase of 0.38%. On the other hand, there was a growth of 12.62% in those identifying as Hispanic. However, the number of individuals with the Aitchison surname who identified as Black decreased by 7.63%. Most notably, those who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a sharp decline of -72.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.08% | 90.42% | 0.38% |
| Black | 3.93% | 3.63% | -7.63% |
| Two or More Races | 1.87% | 2.47% | 32.09% |
| Hispanic | 2.06% | 2.32% | 12.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.65% | 0.77% | 18.46% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.4% | 0.39% | -72.14% |