Explore the Family Name Atkisson
The meaning of Atkisson
English: shortened form of Atkinson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Atkisson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Atkisson has seen a slight increase in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Atkisson was ranked 25,673rd, but it rose in the rankings to 25,136th in 2010, marking a change of 2.09%. In terms of absolute numbers, there were 902 individuals with this surname in 2000, growing to 987 by 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 9.42%. Despite this, the proportion of the population with this surname remained steady at 0.33 per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,673 | #25,136 | 2.09% |
| Count | 902 | 987 | 9.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Atkisson
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some changes within the Atkisson surname holders between 2000 and 2010. While the majority identified as White (94.46% in 2000, decreasing slightly to 91.69% in 2010), there were increases noted among those identifying with two or more races (from 1.55% to 2.94%) and Hispanic ethnicity (from 1.44% to 2.23%). The number of Atkissons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native also increased, albeit from a zero base in 2000. Conversely, the percentage of Black Atkissons decreased from 1.66% to 1.32% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.46% | 91.69% | -2.93% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 2.94% | 89.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 2.23% | 54.86% |
| Black | 1.66% | 1.32% | -20.48% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.01% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.81% | 0% |