Explore the Family Name Jemison
The meaning of Jemison
English (northern): patronymic from the personal name Jem (a pet form of James) + son. Compare Jamison.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jemison in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Jemison saw a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 8414 to 8653, representing a -2.84% change. However, the count of people with this surname increased by 5.24%, from 3608 in 2000 to 3797 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a slight dip of -3.73%, going from 1.34 to 1.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,414 | #8,653 | -2.84% |
| Count | 3,608 | 3,797 | 5.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.34 | 1.29 | -3.73% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jemison
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Jemison has seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native increased. Asian/Pacific Islanders had the most significant growth at 147.37%, although they still make up less than 1% of the total. Those identifying as two or more races increased by 24.81%, Hispanics experienced a 45% increase, and the Black category grew by 5.16%. People identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also rose by 53.49%. The White category was the only one that saw a decrease, falling by -17.89%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 65.94% | 69.34% | 5.16% |
| White | 29.35% | 24.1% | -17.89% |
| Two or More Races | 2.66% | 3.32% | 24.81% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 1.45% | 45% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.86% | 1.32% | 53.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.19% | 0.47% | 147.37% |