Explore the Family Name Mayerson
The meaning of Mayerson
Jewish (Ashkenazic): patronymic from Mayer. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman, Meyer, Ronit.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mayerson in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mayerson experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 69,636th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 81,458th place, a drop of nearly 17%. The overall count of people with this last name also declined by 11.79%, from 263 to 232 individuals. Consequently, the proportion of Mayersons per 100,000 people fell by 20% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,636 | #81,458 | -16.98% |
| Count | 263 | 232 | -11.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mayerson
In terms of ethnic identity, the census data reveals that the vast majority of people named Mayerson identify as white, with percentages of 96.96% and 96.55% in 2000 and 2010 respectively. There was a small decrease in this demographic over the decade, but it remained overwhelmingly dominant. Additionally, in 2000, 1.9% of people with the surname identified with two or more races, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. No Mayersons reported identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, these figures could be subject to change given the evolving demographics of the United States.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.96% | 96.55% | -0.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |