Explore the Family Name Score
The meaning of Score
1. English (Dorset): habitational name from Score in Ilfracombe (Devon) or Scur Farm in Braunton (Devon), derived either from Old English scora ‘steep place’ or from Old English scoru ‘score, mark, perhaps also boundary mark’. 2. Americanized form of Norwegian Skår (see Skaar) and Skåre (see Skare).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Score in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Score has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Score was ranked 40,019th in terms of prevalence, dropping to 42,378th by the end of the decade, representing a change of -5.89%. The count also decreased marginally from 516 to 512 individuals bearing the name, a -0.78% change. Furthermore, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people fell by -10.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,019 | #42,378 | -5.89% |
| Count | 516 | 512 | -0.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Score
The ethnicity associated with the surname Score as per the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a somewhat diverse distribution. While the majority of individuals identifying as White dropped slightly from 96.51% in 2000 to 93.55% in 2010, there were increases in other ethnic identities. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 1.36% to 1.76%, a change of 29.41%. In addition, there was an emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races, which was at 0% in 2000 but rose to 1.37% by 2010. Hispanic representation also saw a significant increase, jumping from 1.36% to 3.13%, a 130.15% change. However, there were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.51% | 93.55% | -3.07% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 3.13% | 130.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.36% | 1.76% | 29.41% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.37% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |