Explore the Family Name Rickson
How common is the last name Rickson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rickson has seen a dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 47,575 but dropped to 50,851 by 2010, a decrease of 6.89%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 419 in 2000 to 410 in 2010, marking a 2.15% drop. Similarly, the proportion of people named Rickson per 100k also declined by 12.5% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,575 | #50,851 | -6.89% |
| Count | 419 | 410 | -2.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rickson
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rickson from 2000 to 2010. While there was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander named Rickson in 2000, this group made up 1.95% of Ricksons in 2010. The percentage of Ricksons who identified as White fell from 86.16% in 2000 to 80.73% in 2010, a decrease of 6.3%. The Hispanic representation increased from zero in 2000 to 2.68% in 2010. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Black, going from 10.5% in 2000 up to 12.93% in 2010, an uptick of 23.14%. The representation of two or more races went from 1.67% in 2000 down to zero in 2010, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.16% | 80.73% | -6.3% |
| Black | 10.5% | 12.93% | 23.14% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.95% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.67% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |