Explore the Family Name Ritson
The meaning of Ritson
English: 1. variant of Richson, a shortened form of Richardson. The name may sometimes have been confused with or assimilated to Rushton. 2. in southern England perhaps a habitational name from Ritson, in Halwell (Devon).
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How common is the last name Ritson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ritson has seen a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, its rank was 47,838 with a count of 416, giving a proportion per 100,000 of 0.15. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 60,960, and the count had dropped to 330, leading to a reduced proportion per 100,000 of just 0.11. This represents a change in rank and count of -27.43% and -20.67% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,838 | #60,960 | -27.43% |
| Count | 416 | 330 | -20.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.11 | -26.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ritson
Moving onto ethnicity, the census data indicates that most individuals with the surname Ritson identify as White, though the percentage fell slightly from 97.36% in 2000 to 94.55% in 2010. The Black ethnic identity experienced an increase, rising from 1.20% in 2000 to 1.82% in 2010. Additionally, the data shows that by 2010, some Ritson respondents identified as being of Hispanic ethnicity or belonging to two or more races, which wasn't recorded in 2000. The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups remained at 0.00% across both years. These shifts suggest a slight diversification in the ethnic identities associated with the Ritson surname over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.36% | 94.55% | -2.89% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.12% | 0% |
| Black | 1.2% | 1.82% | 51.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |