Explore the Family Name Commons
The meaning of Commons
1. English and Irish (Mayo, Tipperary, and Galway): variant of Cummings. 2. English: variant of Common, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
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How common is the last name Commons in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Commons has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 21,902nd most common name in the United States, but by 2010, it had climbed to 21,393rd. The number of people with this surname also increased from 1,105 in 2000 to 1,223 in 2010, marking a 10.68% rise. However, the proportion of individuals bearing the Commons surname per 100,000 population remained constant at 0.41.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,902 | #21,393 | 2.32% |
| Count | 1,105 | 1,223 | 10.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Commons
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggest some shifts over the decade. In both 2000 and 2010, those identifying as White made up the majority of individuals with the Commons surname, though there was a slight decrease from 86.52% to 84.38%. The percentage of those identifying as Black slightly increased from 10.50% to 10.87%. There was a notable increase in those indicating they belong to two or more races, rising from 1.00% in 2000 to 2.21% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic population represented by the Commons surname saw an increase of 22.08%, going from 1.54% to 1.88%. No data was available for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.52% | 84.38% | -2.47% |
| Black | 10.5% | 10.87% | 3.52% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 2.21% | 121% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 1.88% | 22.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |