Explore the Family Name Bankson
The meaning of Bankson
Americanized form of Swedish Bengtsson. Compare Bankston.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bankson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bankson has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, this name was ranked 25,673 in terms of popularity and had a count of 902 people. By 2010, it experienced a rank drop of 6.77% to 27,411 with the number of people bearing the name decreasing by 2.44% to 880. The proportion per 100k also fell by 9.09%, going from 0.33 in 2000 to 0.3 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,673 | #27,411 | -6.77% |
| Count | 902 | 880 | -2.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.3 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bankson
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that a majority of individuals with the Bankson surname identified as White, although this group saw a small decrease of 1.37% from 2000 to 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Two or more races experienced the most significant increase of 94.59%. The Hispanic ethnic group also saw a rise of 8.00%. Interestingly, the Asian/Pacific Islander category recorded a change from no individuals in 2000 to 1.25% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of people who identify as Black dropped to zero in 2010, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.24% | 92.95% | -1.37% |
| Two or More Races | 1.11% | 2.16% | 94.59% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 2.16% | 8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.25% | 0% |
| Black | 1.44% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |