Explore the Family Name Alberson
The meaning of Alberson
Variant of Albertson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Alberson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Alberson has seen a notable increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Alberson was ranked as the 21,590th most common surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 18,660th spot, showing a rank change of 13.57%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 1,126 in 2000 to 1,474 in 2010, marking an increase of 30.91%. Additionally, the proportion of the Alberson surname per 100,000 people increased by 19.05% during this time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,590 | #18,660 | 13.57% |
| Count | 1,126 | 1,474 | 30.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.5 | 19.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alberson
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Alberson. From 2000 to 2010, there was a slight decrease in the proportion of individuals identifying as White, from 89.61% to 87.92%, while the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 1.15% to 2.37%. The proportions of those identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native slightly decreased. Interestingly, categories for Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races were not present in 2000, but in 2010 accounted for 0.61% and 1.76% of the Alberson surname holders respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.61% | 87.92% | -1.89% |
| Black | 4.8% | 4.41% | -8.13% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.55% | 2.92% | -17.75% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 2.37% | 106.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.76% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.61% | 0% |