Explore the Family Name Richarson
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% |