Explore the Family Name Easom
The meaning of Easom
English: 1. variant of Esson and Easton. 2. variant of Eastham.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Easom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Easom experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 41,060 in 2000, it dropped to 41,657 by 2010, marking a change of -1.45. The actual count of individuals with this surname increased during this period from 501 to 522, an increment of 4.19. However, the proportion per 100,000 decreased by -5.26, bringing it down from 0.19 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,060 | #41,657 | -1.45% |
| Count | 501 | 522 | 4.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Easom
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Easom showed some changes over the decade as well according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While there were no reported Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals, the percentage identifying as two or more races significantly increased from 1.00 to 2.87, which is an impressive 187.00 change. Those identifying as white still held a significant majority at 92.15 in 2010, although this was a 2.39 decrease from 94.41 in 2000. The proportion of Hispanics rose from none in 2000 to 1.34 in 2010, while individuals identifying as Black fell slightly from 2.99 to 2.49, marking a 16.72 decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.41% | 92.15% | -2.39% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 2.87% | 187% |
| Black | 2.99% | 2.49% | -16.72% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |