Explore the Family Name Richison
The meaning of Richison
English: patronymic from Richie or an altered form of Richardson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Richison in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Richison saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 27,901 in popularity and by 2010, it dropped to 28,909, marking a change of -3.61 percent. However, the number of people bearing the surname actually increased from 810 in 2000 to 822 in 2010, which is a 1.48 percent increase. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 6.67 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,901 | #28,909 | -3.61% |
| Count | 810 | 822 | 1.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.28 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Richison
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides data on the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Richison. The majority identified as White, although there was a small decrease from 89.75 percent in 2000 to 87.59 percent in 2010. There was an increase in the percentage who identify as Hispanic, going from 1.98 percent to 3.28 percent over ten years, a growth of 65.66 percent. Those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native both saw decreases, with a drop of 13.29 percent and 16.25 percent respectively. A notable addition in 2010 was that some people with the surname started identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races for the first time.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.75% | 87.59% | -2.41% |
| Black | 5.19% | 4.5% | -13.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.98% | 3.28% | 65.66% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.68% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.6% | 1.34% | -16.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.61% | 0% |