Explore the Family Name Christmon
The meaning of Christmon
Altered form of Christman, a surname of English or perhaps German origin. It is found mainly among African Americans.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Christmon in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Christmon has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 83,301st in terms of prevalence but dropped to 101,737th in 2010, indicating a decrease of 22.13%. Additionally, the count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 210 in 2000 to 177 in 2010, marking a fall of 15.71%. The proportion of people with the surname per 100k also experienced a decline from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010, a decrease of 25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,301 | #101,737 | -22.13% |
| Count | 210 | 177 | -15.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Christmon
The ethnicity distribution associated with the surname Christmon, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black decreased slightly from 87.14% to 83.62%. On the other hand, those identifying as White saw a small decrease from 10.48% to 10.17%. Interestingly, there was an emergence of individuals of mixed ethnic identity, which was not recorded in 2000, but accounted for 6.21% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 87.14% | 83.62% | -4.04% |
| White | 10.48% | 10.17% | -2.96% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 6.21% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |