Explore the Family Name Fergusson
The meaning of Fergusson
Scottish: variant of Ferguson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fergusson in the United States?
The surname Fergusson, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 35,053rd most popular name and rose to 33,121st in 2010, an improvement by 5.51 percent. The count of people with this surname also grew from 609 to 691, marking a 13.46 percent surge within the decade. Despite these changes, the proportion of the Fergusson name per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,053 | #33,121 | 5.51% |
| Count | 609 | 691 | 13.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fergusson
In regard to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Fergusson surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, the percentage declined slightly from 82.59 percent to 78.58 percent. There was a notable increase in the number of individuals identifying as Two or More Races (from 1.97 percent to 3.18 percent) and Hispanic (from 1.31 percent to 2.17 percent). The percentage of Black individuals with the Fergusson surname also increased, moving from 13.46 percent to 14.91 percent. No Fergussons identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.59% | 78.58% | -4.86% |
| Black | 13.46% | 14.91% | 10.77% |
| Two or More Races | 1.97% | 3.18% | 61.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 2.17% | 65.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |