Explore the Family Name Louison
The meaning of Louison
English: apparently a variant of Lewison.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Louison in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Louison experienced a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 47,838 in terms of commonality across the country, with a count of 416 bearers. By 2010, its rank had risen to 47,521, with an increased count of 446. This represents a growth of approximately 0.66% in popularity and a 7.21% increase in the number of bearers. However, the proportion of people named Louison per 100k remained consistent at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,838 | #47,521 | 0.66% |
| Count | 416 | 446 | 7.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Louison
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the ethnic identity associated with the surname Louison has seen some shifts. In 2010, about 55.16% of individuals with this name identified as Black, up 17.06% from 2000. Those identifying as White decreased by 12.63% to 39.69%. The percentage of Louisons identifying with two or more races dropped significantly by 47.53% to land at 2.02%, while those identifying as Hispanic fell by 40.53% to 1.57%. There were no recorded Louisons who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 47.12% | 55.16% | 17.06% |
| White | 45.43% | 39.69% | -12.63% |
| Two or More Races | 3.85% | 2.02% | -47.53% |
| Hispanic | 2.64% | 1.57% | -40.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |