Explore the Family Name Powelson
The meaning of Powelson
Patronymic from North German or English Powel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Powelson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Powelson saw a slight fluctuation in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 25,060th in 2000, it dropped slightly in ranking to 26,110th in 2010, representing a decrease of 4.19%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased marginally from 929 to 938 during the same period, marking a growth of 0.97%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 5.88% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,060 | #26,110 | -4.19% |
| Count | 929 | 938 | 0.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.32 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Powelson
In terms of ethnicity as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, individuals with the Powelson surname showed a predominantly White ethnic identity across both years. Although their representation decreased slightly from 96.12% in 2000 to 94.24% in 2010, they still constituted the majority of Powelsons. The second most common ethnicity was those identifying with two or more races, which saw an increase of 72.05% over the decade. Hispanic representation among Powelsons saw a small decrease of 9.32%, while American Indian and Alaskan Native representation rose by 28%. No Powelsons identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.12% | 94.24% | -1.96% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 2.77% | 72.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 1.07% | -9.32% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.75% | 0.96% | 28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |