Explore the Family Name Mawson
The meaning of Mawson
English: 1. patronymic from Maw 1. 2. metronymic from a form of Maude 2.
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How common is the last name Mawson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mawson has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mawson ranked 36,232 in popularity and had been used by approximately 584 individuals. By 2010, the ranking improved to 35,147 with an estimated 641 individuals carrying the Mawson surname. This represents a growth of nearly 3 percent in rank and a 9.76 percent increase in count. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,232 | #35,147 | 2.99% |
| Count | 584 | 641 | 9.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mawson
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Mawson last name identify as White, accounting for 92.29 percent in 2000 and 90.33 percent in 2010. During this period, there was a significant increase in the number of Hispanics carrying the Mawson surname, rising from 5.14 percent to 8.27 percent. The data also shows a disappearance of those of two or more races and Black ethnicities using the Mawson surname. There were no recorded instances of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.29% | 90.33% | -2.12% |
| Hispanic | 5.14% | 8.27% | 60.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.86% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |