Explore the Family Name Remson
The meaning of Remson
1. Americanized form of Dutch Remsen. 2. Walloon and northern French: variant of Renson 2. This surname is very rare in Belgium and France. Some characteristic forenames: French Marcel, Susette.
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How common is the last name Remson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Remson" had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 54020 to 54864, a change of -1.56%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.75% during this time period, from 358 to 375. The proportion of individuals with the Remson surname remained consistent at 0.13 per 100k population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,020 | #54,864 | -1.56% |
| Count | 358 | 375 | 4.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Remson
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Remson", according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some noticeable changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of Remsons identified as White, at 71.23% in 2000, decreasing slightly to 68.27% in 2010. Those identifying as Black made up 26.82% in 2000, falling to 24.80% in 2010. The percentage of Remsons identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, from 1.68% to 3.47%. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races appeared in the 2010 census at 2.40%, while no Remsons identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.23% | 68.27% | -4.16% |
| Black | 26.82% | 24.8% | -7.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 3.47% | 106.55% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |