Explore the Family Name Richeson
The meaning of Richeson
Probably an altered form of Richardson, but compare Richerson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Richeson in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Richeson has slightly declined from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 13,536 and dropped to a rank of 14,286 in 2010 - a decrease of 5.54 percent. However, despite the drop in ranking, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 1.8 percent, rising from 2,059 in 2000 to 2,096 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a small decrease of 6.58 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,536 | #14,286 | -5.54% |
| Count | 2,059 | 2,096 | 1.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.76 | 0.71 | -6.58% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Richeson
The ethnicity of those bearing the surname Richeson has also evolved, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The White ethnicity group remains the most dominant, although its share decreased slightly from 92.76 percent in 2000 to 91.08 percent in 2010. The second largest increase was seen in the "Two or more races" category, which grew by 47.03 percent, followed by the Hispanic category that experienced an increase of 84.52 percent. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander and Black categories witnessed a decrease of 38.46 percent and 6.99 percent respectively. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained relatively stable with a minor decrease of 2.94 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.76% | 91.08% | -1.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 2.86% | 84.52% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 2.72% | 47.03% |
| Black | 2.72% | 2.53% | -6.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.78% | 0.48% | -38.46% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.34% | 0.33% | -2.94% |