Explore the Family Name Alexson
The meaning of Alexson
Americanized form (and a Swedish variant) of Swedish Alexsson: patronymic from the personal name Alex. Both forms of the surname are rare in Sweden.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Alexson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Alexson has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the Alexson surname ranked 74,957th and dropped to the 79,075th spot by 2010, representing a 5.49% decrease. The total count of people with the Alexson surname remained relatively stable with a marginal increase of 0.42%, from 240 in 2000 to 241 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of the Alexson surname per 100,000 people dipped by 11.11% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #79,075 | -5.49% |
| Count | 240 | 241 | 0.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alexson
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some changes over the 10 year period for the Alexson surname. In 2000, 97.92% identified as White, however, this percentage decreased to 93.36% by 2010. Interestingly, the data shows that there was no one identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native bearing the Alexson surname in either year. It's noteworthy that a new category appeared in 2010, with 2.07% reporting they belonged to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.92% | 93.36% | -4.66% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |