Explore the Family Name Mabson
The meaning of Mabson
English (Yorkshire): metronymic from the Middle English female personal name Mabb (a pet form of Mabel) + -son.
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How common is the last name Mabson in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mabson has seen a fluctuation in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Mabson ranked 84,310 in popularity with 207 individuals bearing the name. This represented a proportion of 0.08 per 100k of the population. By 2010, the rank had slightly dropped to 85,659, showing a decrease of 1.6%. The count, however, increased to 218, marking a growth of 5.31%, resulting in a slight decrease in the proportion per 100k to 0.07, a change of -12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,310 | #85,659 | -1.6% |
| Count | 207 | 218 | 5.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mabson
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the Mabson surname has been predominantly associated with the Black community. In 2000, 86.47% of those identified as Mabsons were Black, but this percentage decreased to 80.73% by 2010, showing a change of -6.64%. The White community saw an increase from 9.66% to 12.39%, while those identifying with two or more races also rose from 3.38% to 5.96%. No changes were recorded for the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 86.47% | 80.73% | -6.64% |
| White | 9.66% | 12.39% | 28.26% |
| Two or More Races | 3.38% | 5.96% | 76.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |