Explore the Family Name Passon
The meaning of Passon
1. Germanized form of Polish Pasoń or Pason, a derivative of pas ‘belt’. The Germanized form is found in both Poland and Germany. 2. English: perhaps an altered form of Parson; see Parsons. This surname is rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Passon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Passon has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 42,604th most common surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to 51,281st, marking a 20.37% decrease. Similarly, the number of people with this surname also decreased during this period from 479 to 406, a drop of 15.24%. The proportion of individuals named Passon per 100,000 people also dropped by 22.22%, from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,604 | #51,281 | -20.37% |
| Count | 479 | 406 | -15.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.14 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Passon
Regarding the ethnic identity connected to the surname Passon, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that it is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White. In 2000, 92.90% of individuals with this surname identified as white, and this increased slightly to 93.84% in 2010. The proportion of Passon individuals identifying as Black reduced by approximately 10.34% over the decade, from 5.22% in 2000 to 4.68% in 2010. There were no recordable changes in associations with other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.9% | 93.84% | 1.01% |
| Black | 5.22% | 4.68% | -10.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |