Explore the Family Name Ralson
The meaning of Ralson
English: patronymic from the Middle English personal name Raul (see Rawle) + son ‘son’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ralson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ralson has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 112,967, with 144 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, its rank dropped to 128,249 and the count fell to 133, marking a decrease of approximately 13.53% in popularity and 7.64% in the number of people with this surname. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #112,967 | #128,249 | -13.53% |
| Count | 144 | 133 | -7.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ralson
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Ralson identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 95.83% to 93.98% over the decade. The data for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and those identifying with two or more races were either negligible or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.83% | 93.98% | -1.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |