Explore the Family Name Compson
The meaning of Compson
English (Staffordshire and Warwickshire): patronymic meaning ‘son of the stranger or newcomer’ (Middle English come from Old English cuma ‘guest, stranger’ + -son). The -p- is intrusive. See Coombe.
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How common is the last name Compson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Compson saw a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked at 68,360 but dropped to 90,113 by 2010, showing a decrease of 31.82 percent. Similarly, the count of people with the Compson surname also decreased from 269 in 2000 to 205 in 2010, marking a reduction of around 23.79 percent. The proportion of individuals bearing this name per 100k population also dropped by 30 percent over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,360 | #90,113 | -31.82% |
| Count | 269 | 205 | -23.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.07 | -30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Compson
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Compson identify as White, with an increase from 94.05 percent in 2000 to 96.10 percent in 2010. However, those identifying as Hispanic or Black dropped to 0 in 2010 from 1.86 percent and 2.60 percent respectively in 2000. There was no change observed in the percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races. Additionally, there were no individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010 a negligible percentage did identify as such.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.05% | 96.1% | 2.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.6% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |