Explore the Family Name Philson
The meaning of Philson
English and Irish: variant of Filson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Philson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Philson has seen a slight decline in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 24,784th commonly used surname and dropped to 25,356th by 2010, marking a decrease of 2.31%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 943 to 976 over that same period, showing a growth of 3.5%. The proportion of the name Philson per 100,000 people also saw a minor dip from 0.35 to 0.33, registering a reduction of 5.71%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,784 | #25,356 | -2.31% |
| Count | 943 | 976 | 3.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.33 | -5.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Philson
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes over the decade. The percentage of Philsons identifying as White dropped by 9.55%, from 41.46% in 2000 to 37.50% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black saw a slight increase from 54.51% to 55.64%. The group identifying as two or more races saw a significant rise, almost doubling from 2.12% to 4.00%. The Hispanic group also saw an increase from 1.06% to 1.64%. There were no recorded Philsons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 54.51% | 55.64% | 2.07% |
| White | 41.46% | 37.5% | -9.55% |
| Two or More Races | 2.12% | 4% | 88.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 1.64% | 54.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |