Explore the Family Name Atkison
The meaning of Atkison
English: shortened form of Atkinson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Atkison in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Atkison has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 26,239 in terms of frequency but fell to 27,604 in 2010, marking a 5.2% decrease. The count of people with this surname also slightly dropped from 876 to 872, a decline of 0.46%. Consequently, the proportion of the Atkison surname per 100,000 people decreased by 6.25%, from 0.32 to 0.3.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,239 | #27,604 | -5.2% |
| Count | 876 | 872 | -0.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.3 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Atkison
The ethnicity associated with the surname Atkison as derived from the Decennial U.S. Census data also underwent some changes in the same period. There was a complete drop in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, going from 0.57% and 1.60% respectively in 2000 to 0% in 2010. However, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races saw a significant rise from 1.83% to 3.44%, an increase of 87.98%. White individuals carrying the Atkison surname also reduced from 90.53% to 86.12%, a decrease of 4.87%. The Hispanic representation rose from 2.17% to 3.56%, recording a 64.06% increase, and the Black population increased from 3.31% to 5.39%, a 62.84% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.53% | 86.12% | -4.87% |
| Black | 3.31% | 5.39% | 62.84% |
| Hispanic | 2.17% | 3.56% | 64.06% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 3.44% | 87.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.6% | 0% | 0% |