Explore the Family Name Collinson
The meaning of Collinson
English (northern England and Lincolnshire): patronymic from the Middle English personal name Colin + son.
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How common is the last name Collinson in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Collinson witnessed a marked increase between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Collinson was ranked as the 23,617th most common surname, but by 2010 it had climbed up to the 22,095th position showing an upward trend of 6.44%. The count of people with the Collinson surname also rose from 1,001 in 2000 to 1,172 in 2010, marking a significant growth of 17.08%. The proportion per 100k individuals with this surname similarly increased by 8.11%, moving from 0.37 to 0.4.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,617 | #22,095 | 6.44% |
| Count | 1,001 | 1,172 | 17.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.4 | 8.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Collinson
Discussing the ethnicity of individuals carrying the Collinson surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there's been a notable shift from 2000 to 2010. While the majority identified as White (94.31% in 2000 and 90.53% in 2010), there's been a decrease of 4.01% over the decade. The data revealed a significant increase in those identifying as Black, growing by 156.19% from 2.10% to 5.38%. Hispanic representation saw a slight decrease of 4.71%. Meanwhile, the category of Two or More Races saw a rise of 28.33%. Lastly, for the first time in 2010, individuals started identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, even if at low rates.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.31% | 90.53% | -4.01% |
| Black | 2.1% | 5.38% | 156.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 1.62% | -4.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 1.54% | 28.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.51% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.43% | 0% |