Explore the Family Name Fergeson
The meaning of Fergeson
Scottish, Irish, and English: variant of Ferguson.
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How common is the last name Fergeson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Fergeson saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 36,917th in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 42,308th, representing a fall of -14.6%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also declined from 570 to 513, a drop of about -10%. The proportion per 100k people also decreased from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010, indicating a decline in popularity for the name Fergeson.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,917 | #42,308 | -14.6% |
| Count | 570 | 513 | -10% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.17 | -19.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fergeson
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fergeson. It's predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, at 81.23% in 2000 and dropping slightly to 77.97% in 2010. This slight decrease contrasts with the rise in those identifying as Hispanic, which was initially nonexistent in 2000 but rose to 5.07% in 2010. Those identifying as Black also reflected a small decrease from 15.09% in 2000 to 14.04% in 2010. Interestingly, the proportion of individuals with this surname identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a minor increase of 11.43% over the decade. However, there were no significant changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander group or individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.23% | 77.97% | -4.01% |
| Black | 15.09% | 14.04% | -6.96% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.07% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.05% | 1.17% | 11.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 0% | 0% |