Explore the Family Name Amason
The meaning of Amason
English: variant of Amison.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Amason in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Amason had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It dropped from rank 22654 in 2000 to 24593 in 2010, indicating a change of -8.56. The count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 1059 to 1016 during this period, translating to a -4.06 change. The proportion per 100k people likewise experienced a drop from 0.39 to 0.34, which is a -12.82 change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,654 | #24,593 | -8.56% |
| Count | 1,059 | 1,016 | -4.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.34 | -12.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Amason
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among individuals with the Amason surname. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native from 2000 to 2010. Individuals identifying as two or more races increased slightly from 1.23 to 1.38, marking a 12.20 increase. The majority of those with the Amason surname identified as White, although there was a minor decrease from 93.77 in 2000 to 92.13 in 2010. The Hispanic population saw the largest percentage increase, rising from 1.42 to 2.17, a 52.82 jump. The Black population remained relatively constant, with a minimal increase from 2.74 to 2.76.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.77% | 92.13% | -1.75% |
| Black | 2.74% | 2.76% | 0.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 2.17% | 52.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 1.38% | 12.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |