Explore the Family Name Scoon
The meaning of Scoon
Scottish: habitational name from Scone in Perthshire. The placename probably derives from Gaelic sgonn ‘small, lump-like hill’ with reference to Scone Moot Hill, which was the inauguration mound of Scottish kings in medieval times.
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How common is the last name Scoon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Scoon has seen a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Scoon ranked 102,173 in popularity with a total of 163 individuals bearing this surname. By 2010, though the rank had slightly dropped to 106,096, the count had increased to 168, a change of 3.07 percent. The proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.06 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #102,173 | #106,096 | -3.84% |
| Count | 163 | 168 | 3.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scoon
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Scoon also shifted within the same decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the percentage identifying as White decreased from 65.03 in 2000 to 60.12 in 2010. There was a similar decrease among those identifying as Hispanic from 4.91 to 3.57. Those identifying with two or more races slightly decreased from 4.91 to 4.76. Contrarily, individuals identifying as Black saw an increase from 25.15 to 31.55 over the ten years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.03% | 60.12% | -7.55% |
| Black | 25.15% | 31.55% | 25.45% |
| Two or More Races | 4.91% | 4.76% | -3.05% |
| Hispanic | 4.91% | 3.57% | -27.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |