Explore the Family Name Scollon
The meaning of Scollon
Irish: Leinster variant of Scullion.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Scollon in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Scollon saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Scollon was ranked 67,725 in terms of popularity and by 2010, it dropped to rank 71,678, marking a change of -5.84%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname remained constant at 272 for both years. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, showing a 10% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #71,678 | -5.84% |
| Count | 272 | 272 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scollon
The ethnicity associated with the surname Scollon also shifted over the decade, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 94.12% of individuals with the surname identified as White, which increased slightly to 96.69% in 2010. During this same period, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races dropped from 1.84% each to zero. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic remained consistent at 1.84%, while there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.12% | 96.69% | 2.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.84% | 1.84% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.84% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.84% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |