Explore the Family Name Phelon
The meaning of Phelon
Irish and English (northern): variant of Irish Phelan. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Phelon in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Phelon has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Phelon ranked at 76,946 on the list of popular surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to 90,113, a decrease of approximately 17 percent. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname dipped from 232 in 2000 to 205 in 2010, indicating an 11.64 percent decline. The proportion per 100,000 people also witnessed a drop of 22.22 percent over the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,946 | #90,113 | -17.11% |
| Count | 232 | 205 | -11.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Phelon
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. A majority of individuals with the surname Phelon identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 75 percent in 2000 to 71.22 percent in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black increased modestly from 24.57 percent in 2000 to 25.85 percent in 2010. Notably, there was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native representation in either year for this surname. However, the 2010 data showed a small Hispanic representation at 2.44 percent, which wasn't present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75% | 71.22% | -5.04% |
| Black | 24.57% | 25.85% | 5.21% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |