Explore the Family Name Pawson
The meaning of Pawson
English (Yorkshire): patronymic from the Middle English personal name Paw, a variant of Paul.
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How common is the last name Pawson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pawson has seen a slight decline in recent years. In 2000, it was ranked at 39,678 with 521 individuals bearing the surname, representing a proportion of 0.19 per 100,000 people. By 2010, however, the ranking had dropped to 41,234, even though the count increased slightly to 528. This indicates a change of -3.92 in rank and an increase of 1.34 in the count. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased by 5.26 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,678 | #41,234 | -3.92% |
| Count | 521 | 528 | 1.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pawson
The ethnic identity associated with the Pawson surname has also undergone some changes from 2000 to 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 93.47% of those with the surname identified as White, 2.88% as Hispanic, and 2.30% as Black, while 1.15% reported belonging to two or more races. No one identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, the percentage identifying as White rose to 95.45%, while the percentages for Hispanic and Black declined to 2.46% and 1.52% respectively. The proportion of those who identified as belonging to two or more races disappeared altogether, and still, no one identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.47% | 95.45% | 2.12% |
| Hispanic | 2.88% | 2.46% | -14.58% |
| Black | 2.3% | 1.52% | -33.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |