Explore the Family Name Popson
The meaning of Popson
English: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Popson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Popson' experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 'Popson' ranked 48,776th in terms of popularity and had a count of 406. However, a decade later, the surname slipped to rank 51,830, and the count diminished slightly to 401. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a decrease of 6.67%, reflecting the decreased popularity of this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,776 | #51,830 | -6.26% |
| Count | 406 | 401 | -1.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Popson
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname 'Popson' identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a minor decrease in this group with a change of -2.07% over the decade. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as Black by 2010, which wasn't present in 2000. No individuals reported having two or more races during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.78% | 95.76% | -2.07% |
| Black | 0% | 2.24% | 0% |
| 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% |