Explore the Family Name Jimison
The meaning of Jimison
English (County Durham): variant of Jameson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jimison in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Jimison increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 21455th most popular in the United States, with 1136 individuals carrying this last name, representing approximately 0.42 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had risen to 20648th, with a count of 1282 individuals, or about 0.43 per 100,000 people. This represents a change of 3.76 in ranking and an increase of 12.85 in the count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,455 | #20,648 | 3.76% |
| Count | 1,136 | 1,282 | 12.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.43 | 2.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jimison
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Jimison also changed during this period, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of people with the surname identified as White (71.74%), followed by Black (22.45%). Smaller percentages identified as Hispanic (1.76%), American Indian and Alaskan Native (1.67%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.14%), or Two or more races (1.23%). By 2010, there was a slight decrease in those identifying as White or Black, but there was an increase in those identifying as Two or more races and Hispanic. There were decreases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.74% | 69.5% | -3.12% |
| Black | 22.45% | 21.92% | -2.36% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 4.45% | 261.79% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 2.34% | 32.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.14% | 0.94% | -17.54% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.67% | 0.86% | -48.5% |