Explore the Family Name Margeson
The meaning of Margeson
English: metronymic from a short form of the personal name Margery or Margaret (of which Margery was the usual Middle English form), derived via Old French Marguerite and Latin Marguerite, from Greek margaritēs ‘pearl’ (see Margetts).
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How common is the last name Margeson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Margeson has seen a slight decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 23,762nd most popular surname in the United States, with approximately 994 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, it had dropped to the 25,572nd spot and the count of people with this surname decreased to 965, marking a decline of 2.92%. The proportion per 100k also dropped by 10.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,762 | #25,572 | -7.62% |
| Count | 994 | 965 | -2.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.33 | -10.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Margeson
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Margeson surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some shifts from 2000 to 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, though the percentage fell slightly from 96.28% to 94.20%. The number of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 64.90%, rising from 1.51% to 2.49%, while those reporting as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 0.70% to 0.73%. Individuals claiming two or more races increased significantly from 1.11% to 1.76%. Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native categories reported no data change, remaining at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.28% | 94.2% | -2.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 2.49% | 64.9% |
| Two or More Races | 1.11% | 1.76% | 58.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.73% | 4.29% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |