Explore the Family Name Hissom
The meaning of Hissom
Origin undetermined. Compare Hissam.
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How common is the last name Hissom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hissom has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of this surname dropped from 61,058 in 2000 to 70,645 in 2010, indicating a change of -15.7%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Hissom surname also fell by about 10%, from 308 in 2000 to 277 in 2010. This led to a decrease in the proportion of people with this surname per 100k from 0.11 to 0.09, marking an overall decline of 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,058 | #70,645 | -15.7% |
| Count | 308 | 277 | -10.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hissom
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a minor change in the distribution of the Hissom surname among different ethnic identities between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 98.38% of the individuals with the surname Hissom identified as White, but this percentage dropped to 93.14% by 2010. However, the group reporting two or more races saw a slight increase, rising from 0% in 2000 to 3.97% in 2010. There were no individuals with the Hissom surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.38% | 93.14% | -5.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.97% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |