Explore the Family Name Mapson
The meaning of Mapson
English (Wiltshire, Berkshire, and Gloucestershire): 1. variant of Mabson with devoicing of b to p. 2. variant of Mapstone with loss of t.
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How common is the last name Mapson in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mapson rose in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Mapson was ranked as the 60,083rd most popular surname but climbed to the 56,836th position by 2010, representing a growth rate of 5.4%. The number of individuals with this last name also increased during this period from 314 to 359, marking a rise of 14.33%. Despite these changes, the proportion of people named Mapson per 100k remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,083 | #56,836 | 5.4% |
| Count | 314 | 359 | 14.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mapson
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides an insight into the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the surname Mapson. Between 2000 and 2010, there were shifts in ethnicity percentages. Individuals identifying as Black made up 60.51% of the Mapson population in 2000, increasing slightly to 62.12% by 2010. There was a decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as White, dropping from 37.26% to 31.48%. The census showed no persons identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, for the first time in 2010, some individuals reported being of Hispanic ethnicity (3.06%) or belonging to two or more races (3.34%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 60.51% | 62.12% | 2.66% |
| White | 37.26% | 31.48% | -15.51% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.34% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.06% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |