Explore the Family Name Itson
The meaning of Itson
1. Probably an altered form of German Itzen. 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): metronymic from the Yiddish female personal name Ite, a pet form of the Biblical name Judith + the German Sohn ‘son’.
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How common is the last name Itson in the United States?
The Itson surname has seen a slight increase in popularity from the 2000 to the 2010 Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 68,360th and increased to the 66,754th position in 2010, showing a percentage change of 2.35%. The count of individuals bearing the Itson name also rose from 269 in 2000 to 296 in 2010, a change of 10.04%. However, the proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,360 | #66,754 | 2.35% |
| Count | 269 | 296 | 10.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Itson
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the Itson surname identify as either White or Black. The percentage identifying as White decreased slightly from 52.42% in 2000 to 50.68% in 2010, while those identifying as Black saw an increase from 43.12% to 45.95%. The percentage of Itsons identifying with two or more races dropped by 8.97%, from 2.23% in 2000 to 2.03% in 2010. There were no reported Itsons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.42% | 50.68% | -3.32% |
| Black | 43.12% | 45.95% | 6.56% |
| Two or More Races | 2.23% | 2.03% | -8.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |