Explore the Family Name Cushion
The meaning of Cushion
English: variant of Cushing and Cussen; see Cousin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cushion in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cushion has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 59,293 and by 2010, it dropped to 68,122, marking a decline of approximately 14.89%. The number of people with the Cushion surname also decreased from 319 in 2000 to 289 in 2010, a drop of about 9.4%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people reduced by 16.67%, going from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,293 | #68,122 | -14.89% |
| Count | 319 | 289 | -9.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cushion
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals with the Cushion surname identified as either White or Black in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight shift in these percentages over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 63.95% to 59.86%, a change of -6.40%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black saw an increase from 34.17% to 36.33%, marking a positive change of 6.32%. Interestingly, the data shows a new emergence in the Hispanic category, moving from 0% in 2000 to 3.11% in 2010. There were no changes in the categories for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.95% | 59.86% | -6.4% |
| Black | 34.17% | 36.33% | 6.32% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |