Explore the Family Name Sessom
The meaning of Sessom
Altered form of English Sessions.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sessom in the United States?
In terms of popularity, the surname Sessom saw a slight increase over the ten-year period from 2000 to 2010 based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The ranking of the surname improved from 51,119 in 2000 to 50,106 in 2010, marking a 1.98% change. In the same period, the count of individuals with the Sessom surname also increased from 383 to 418, representing a 9.14% growth. However, the proportion per 100k people remained static at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,119 | #50,106 | 1.98% |
| Count | 383 | 418 | 9.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sessom
On the other hand, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sessom showed some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, the percentage of those identifying as White remained almost steady at about 50%. There was a small decrease of -0.26% during this time. The percentage of those identifying as Black slightly increased from 42.30% to 43.06%, a change of 1.80%. Hispanic representation also increased by 6.05% from 4.96% to 5.26%. However, the group identifying with two or more races dropped to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.13% | 50% | -0.26% |
| Black | 42.3% | 43.06% | 1.8% |
| Hispanic | 4.96% | 5.26% | 6.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.61% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |