Explore the Family Name Scallion
The meaning of Scallion
Irish: variant of Scullion.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Scallion in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Scallion has seen minor fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Scallion surname ranked 35,342 in popularity and it slightly dropped to rank 36,204 in 2010, marking a decrease of 2.44%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 603 to 619 during this decade, indicating a growth rate of 2.65%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also saw a slight decline of 4.55% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,342 | #36,204 | -2.44% |
| Count | 603 | 619 | 2.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scallion
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Scallion surname identify as White, although the percentage dropped from 73.96% in 2000 to 69.31% in 2010. Those identifying as Black increased from 18.91% to 22.29%, experiencing a growth rate of 17.87%. The proportion of those reporting two or more races also rose significantly by 62.25%, from 2.49% to 4.04%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic slightly decreased from 3.65% to 3.39%. No individuals with the surname Scallion identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.96% | 69.31% | -6.29% |
| Black | 18.91% | 22.29% | 17.87% |
| Two or More Races | 2.49% | 4.04% | 62.25% |
| Hispanic | 3.65% | 3.39% | -7.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |