Explore the Family Name Richarson
The meaning of Richarson
English: variant of Richardson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Richarson in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Richarson has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of the surname dropped from 21088 in 2000 to 25272 in 2010, reflecting a change of -19.84%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased by 15.59%, with 1161 people in 2000 and only 980 in 2010. Similarly, the proportion of individuals named Richarson per 100k people declined by 23.26% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,088 | #25,272 | -19.84% |
| Count | 1,161 | 980 | -15.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.33 | -23.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Richarson
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a diverse range for the surname Richarson. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native under this surname went from zero to 0.61% and 1.33% respectively. People claiming two or more races rose slightly from 2.67% to 2.76%. There was a significant increase in the Hispanic population from 3.96% to 6.84%, presenting a change of 72.73%. However, the percentage of Whites and Blacks with the surname experienced a slight decrease, with White representation changing from 45.13% to 42.86% and Black representation decreasing from 47.29% to 45.61%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 47.29% | 45.61% | -3.55% |
| White | 45.13% | 42.86% | -5.03% |
| Hispanic | 3.96% | 6.84% | 72.73% |
| Two or More Races | 2.67% | 2.76% | 3.37% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.61% | 0% |