Explore the Family Name Jamerson
The meaning of Jamerson
English: variant of Jameson. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Jamerson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jamerson has seen a steady increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 6538th most popular and rose to 6440th in 2010, marking a 1.5% rise. The count of people with this surname also grew by 10.27%, from 4782 in 2000 to 5273 in 2010. When measured per 100k people, the proportion increased by 1.13%, from 1.77 in 2000 to 1.79 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,538 | #6,440 | 1.5% |
| Count | 4,782 | 5,273 | 10.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.77 | 1.79 | 1.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jamerson
In terms of ethnicity distribution, data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census shows notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. Those who identify as Hispanic saw the largest increase in the use of the Jamerson surname, rising by 113.22%. There was also a significant increase of 37.93% for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and a 16.21% increase for individuals claiming two or more ethnic identities. Meanwhile, those identifying as White remained relatively stable with a slight decrease of -0.05%. The Black community saw a small decline of -2.86% while the American Indian and Alaskan Native group witnessed the largest decrease of -22.64% in the usage of the Jamerson surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 52.38% | 50.88% | -2.86% |
| White | 41.99% | 41.97% | -0.05% |
| Two or More Races | 2.53% | 2.94% | 16.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 2.58% | 113.22% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.59% | 1.23% | -22.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.29% | 0.4% | 37.93% |