Explore the Family Name Jayson
The meaning of Jayson
English: variant of Jason. This surname is now rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jayson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Jayson has experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 47,026th most popular in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to rank 52,736, indicating a change of -12.14%. Concurrently, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 425 in 2000 to 393 in 2010, a drop of around 7.53%. The proportion per 100k people also fell by approximately 18.75%, showing a decrease in overall popularity over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,026 | #52,736 | -12.14% |
| Count | 425 | 393 | -7.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jayson
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Jayson, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some changes between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 2.35% to 4.83%, a significant increase of 105.53%. However, those identifying as two or more races went down to zero. The percentage of white individuals decreased from 85.41% to 76.84%, representing a change of -10.03%. The Hispanic population saw an increase of 49.67%, rising from 3.06% to 4.58%. Black individuals with the Jayson surname also saw an increase, from 8.00% to 10.94%, a change of 36.75%. There were no American Indian and Alaskan Natives reported in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.41% | 76.84% | -10.03% |
| Black | 8% | 10.94% | 36.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.35% | 4.83% | 105.53% |
| Hispanic | 3.06% | 4.58% | 49.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |