Explore the Family Name Jordison
The meaning of Jordison
English (North Yorkshire, Durham, and Northumberland): from a Middle English pet form, Jordi, of the male personal name Jordan + -son, or directly from a phonetic shortening of Jordanson.
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How common is the last name Jordison in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Jordison has seen a modest increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 67,317th and by 2010 had risen to a rank of 64,721st, marking an upward shift of 3.86%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose during this period from 274 to 307, representing a growth of 12.04%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #64,721 | 3.86% |
| Count | 274 | 307 | 12.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jordison
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Jordison, as based on the Decennial U.S. Census, remained primarily White from 2000 to 2010, although there was a minor decrease of 1.14% over the decade. In 2000, 94.89% of the individuals with this surname identified as White, falling slightly to 93.81% in 2010. A small percentage, 3.28% in 2000 and 3.26% in 2010, identified as Hispanic. In 2000, 1.82% reported they belonged to two or more races, but this figure was suppressed in 2010 for privacy. There were no reported instances of individuals with the Jordison surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.89% | 93.81% | -1.14% |
| Hispanic | 3.28% | 3.26% | -0.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.82% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |