Explore the Family Name Atkerson
The meaning of Atkerson
English: variant of Atkinson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Atkerson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Atkerson experienced a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 48,109 and fell to 54,530 by 2010, representing a 13.35% drop. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 413 to 378 during this period, which is an 8.47% decrease. Similarly, the proportion of the population with the surname per 100,000 individuals went down from 0.15 to 0.13, reflecting a reduction of 13.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,109 | #54,530 | -13.35% |
| Count | 413 | 378 | -8.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Atkerson
The same census data provides insight into the changing ethnic identities among those with the surname Atkerson. In 2000, 81.11% identified as White, decreasing slightly to 79.37% by 2010. The Hispanic community saw growth with an increase from 5.33% to 7.67%, marking a 43.90% rise. On the other hand, those identifying as Black dropped from 9.93% to 7.14%, a decrease of 28.10%. The group identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native witnessed a minor rise from 1.94% to 2.12%. The 2010 data also registered individuals with the Atkerson surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races for the first time, although specific counts were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.11% | 79.37% | -2.15% |
| Hispanic | 5.33% | 7.67% | 43.9% |
| Black | 9.93% | 7.14% | -28.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.12% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.94% | 2.12% | 9.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |