Explore the Family Name Charleson
The meaning of Charleson
Scottish (Shetland, Caithness): variant of Charlson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Charleson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Charleson has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 75,695th most popular name in the U.S. with a count of 237, while by 2010, its rank had fallen to 81,772nd with a count of 231, representing a change of -8.03% in rank and -2.53% in count during this decade. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell from 0.09 to 0.08, a drop of -11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,695 | #81,772 | -8.03% |
| Count | 237 | 231 | -2.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Charleson
Turning to ethnicity, again according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of people with the surname Charleson are of White ethnic identity, making up 92.41% in 2000 and 91.34% in 2010, a slight decrease of -1.16%. Those of Two or more races increased slightly from 2.11% to 2.16%, a positive change of 2.37%. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black ethnicity for either year. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native declined from 2.11% in 2000 to none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.41% | 91.34% | -1.16% |
| Two or More Races | 2.11% | 2.16% | 2.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.11% | 0% | 0% |