Explore the Family Name Akerson
The meaning of Akerson
1. Americanized form of Swedish Åkesson or Åkeson (see Akeson). 2. Swedish (Åkerson): ornamental name composed of the elements åker ‘field’ + son ‘son’. This is one of a small group of Swedish names ending in -son that are not patronymics; it is very rare in Sweden. Compare Ackerson 1 and Okerson.
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How common is the last name Akerson in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data on surname popularity, the name "Akerson" ranked 40,552nd in the year 2000 and then dropped slightly to the rank of 43,206th by 2010. This change in rank represents a decrease in popularity by approximately 6.54%. The total count of individuals with the Akerson surname also saw a slight dip from 508 in 2000 to 500 in 2010, showing a decrease of 1.57%. The proportion of people named Akerson per 100,000 population also fell from 0.19 to 0.17, marking a decrease of 10.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,552 | #43,206 | -6.54% |
| Count | 508 | 500 | -1.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Akerson
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Akerson surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, accounting for 85.43% in 2000 and decreasing marginally to 85% in 2010. Those identifying as Black represented the second largest group, increasing from 9.65% in 2000 to 11% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also saw an increase from 1.38% to 1.60%. However, individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native were not present in the 2010 data, even though they accounted for small percentages in 2000. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races increased slightly from 1.18% in 2000 to 1.20% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.43% | 85% | -0.5% |
| Black | 9.65% | 11% | 13.99% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 1.6% | 15.94% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 1.2% | 1.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.38% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.98% | 0% | 0% |