Explore the Family Name Axsom
The meaning of Axsom
English: variant of Axson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Axsom in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Axsom saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Axsom was ranked 33,292 in terms of surname prevalence, with 647 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, this ranking had improved slightly to 32,710 as the count increased to 702 bearers, reflecting an 8.5 percent rise in a decade. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,292 | #32,710 | 1.75% |
| Count | 647 | 702 | 8.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Axsom
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Axsom also underwent changes within this ten-year period, based on Decennial U.S. Census data. Notably, there was a significant rise in individuals identifying with two or more races - from 1.08 percent in 2000 to 2.28 percent in 2010, a change of over 111 percent. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 95.67 percent to 93.59 percent, whereas the Hispanic representation saw a growth from 1.39 percent to 1.99 percent. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in either year. Interestingly, there was a new addition in 2010 with 1 percent identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, while the Black representation fell to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.67% | 93.59% | -2.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 2.28% | 111.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 1.99% | 43.17% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.93% | 0% | 0% |