Explore the Family Name Folson
The meaning of Folson
English: variant of Folsom.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Folson in the United States?
The Folson surname ranked 48,963rd in popularity according to the 2000 Decennial U.S. Census, but it fell to 55,741st in 2010, marking a decrease of 13.84 percent over the decade. The number of people with this last name also decreased during this period, from 404 to 368, a decline of 8.91 percent. In terms of distribution, the proportion of individuals bearing the Folson name per 100,000 U.S. residents dropped by 20 percent, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,963 | #55,741 | -13.84% |
| Count | 404 | 368 | -8.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Folson
Data on the ethnic identity of individuals with the Folson surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, reveals shifts between 2000 and 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander for both years. However, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races increased significantly from 4.21 to 6.25, reflecting a 48.46 percent change. The proportion of white individuals dropped from 40.59 to 26.90, a decrease of 33.73 percent, while Hispanic representation also saw a downward trend of 21.39 percent. Meanwhile, the percentage of Black individuals rose from 47.77 to 56.25, an increase of 17.75 percent, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a substantial increase of 62.39 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 47.77% | 56.25% | 17.75% |
| White | 40.59% | 26.9% | -33.73% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 5.69% | 9.24% | 62.39% |
| Two or More Races | 4.21% | 6.25% | 48.46% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 1.36% | -21.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |