Explore the Family Name Paxson
The meaning of Paxson
English (Northumberland): patronymic from a medieval personal name, Pack + -son (see Pack). This surname is now very rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Paxson in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Paxson has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Paxson was ranked 11,564th most popular surname in the U.S., but by 2010 it had dropped slightly to 11,942nd. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased by approximately 5% during the same period from 2,494 to 2,618. Despite the increase in count, the proportion of individuals with the Paxson surname per 100,000 people decreased by about 3.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,564 | #11,942 | -3.27% |
| Count | 2,494 | 2,618 | 4.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.92 | 0.89 | -3.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Paxson
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Paxson surname identify as White, accounting for 92.5% in 2000 and 90.95% in 2010. There was a decline in those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black, with decreases of approximately 22.73% and 44.12% respectively. However, those identifying as Hispanic and American Indian or Alaskan Native saw increases of approximately 42.02% and 10.98%, respectively. Furthermore, there was a notable increase of 70.54% in individuals who identified with two or more races between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.5% | 90.95% | -1.68% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.37% | 3.74% | 10.98% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 2.67% | 42.02% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 1.91% | 70.54% |
| Black | 0.68% | 0.38% | -44.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.44% | 0.34% | -22.73% |