Explore the Family Name Curson
The meaning of Curson
English (Norfolk): variant of Curzon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Curson in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Curson has seen a decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, the surname ranked at 77,222 and decreased to 99,378 by 2010, showing a decrease of about 28.69 percent. The count of people bearing this surname also dropped from 231 in 2000 to 182 in 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 21.21 percent. This means that the proportion of people named Curson per 100,000 people has also declined from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010, a 33.33 percent drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,222 | #99,378 | -28.69% |
| Count | 231 | 182 | -21.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.06 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Curson
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides an insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Curson. A significant majority identified as White in both 2000 (95.67 percent) and 2010 (88.46 percent), though there was a decrease of 7.54 percent over the decade. The number of individuals identifying as Black saw a slight decrease from 3.90 percent in 2000 to 3.30 percent in 2010. Interestingly, while there were no individuals identifying as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races in 2000, by 2010, these categories represented 3.85 percent and 4.40 percent of the Curson population, respectively. There were no recorded changes in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.67% | 88.46% | -7.54% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.4% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.85% | 0% |
| Black | 3.9% | 3.3% | -15.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |