Explore the Family Name Kesson
The meaning of Kesson
Scottish (Aberdeenshire): from the Gaelic personal name Cessán, a side-form of Cessóg, of uncertain origin and meaning.
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How common is the last name Kesson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the Kesson surname has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, Kesson ranked 116,123 in popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 126,765, marking a decrease of 9.16%. The count of individuals carrying the Kesson surname also saw a minor decline from 139 in 2000 to 135 in 2010, a change of -2.88%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people stayed constant at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #116,123 | #126,765 | -9.16% |
| Count | 139 | 135 | -2.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kesson
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Kesson surname. In 2000, an overwhelming 94.96% of the Kessons identified as White, but this figure declined to 85.93% by 2010. Over the same period, there was a rise in the number of Kessons identifying as Hispanic and Black, from zero to 7.41% and 5.19% respectively. There were no Kessons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.96% | 85.93% | -9.51% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 7.41% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 5.19% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |