Explore the Family Name Ramson
The meaning of Ramson
English: 1. variant of Ramsden. 2. habitational name, either from Ramshorn in Bickington (Devon) or from Rampisham (Dorset).
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How common is the last name Ramson in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ramson has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 43,955 and by 2010, it had fallen to rank 60,196, indicating a change of -36.95%. The total count of individuals with the Ramson surname also decreased from 462 in 2000 to 335 in 2010, marking a decrease of -27.49%. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 people also saw a reduction from 0.17 to 0.11, a drop of -35.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,955 | #60,196 | -36.95% |
| Count | 462 | 335 | -27.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.11 | -35.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ramson
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ramson, using information from the Decennial U.S. Census, we can observe changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 50.87% identified as Black, and this number increased slightly to 51.94% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White rose from 30.74% to 32.84%, while those identifying as Hispanic experienced a small increase from 5.19% to 5.37%. The percentage of those who identify as American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw an increase from 2.16% to 2.39%. However, there were decreases for both Asian/Pacific Islander (from 5.63% to 4.78%) and those identifying with two or more races (from 5.41% to 2.69%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 50.87% | 51.94% | 2.1% |
| White | 30.74% | 32.84% | 6.83% |
| Hispanic | 5.19% | 5.37% | 3.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.63% | 4.78% | -15.1% |
| Two or More Races | 5.41% | 2.69% | -50.28% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.16% | 2.39% | 10.65% |