Explore the Family Name Sessoms
The meaning of Sessoms
Altered form of English Sessions.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sessoms in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sessoms experienced a minor decrease in ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from position 8044 to 8206, marking a change of -2.01%. However, despite the decline in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Sessoms surname increased by 6.37%, growing from 3802 in 2000 to 4044 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by -2.84%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,044 | #8,206 | -2.01% |
| Count | 3,802 | 4,044 | 6.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.41 | 1.37 | -2.84% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sessoms
In regard to ethnicity identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Sessoms surname has diverse ethnic affiliations. In 2000, White and Black groups were nearly balanced at 48.19% and 47.40% respectively. However, by 2010, the percentage of Sessoms identifying as Black rose slightly to 49.01%, while those identifying as White declined to 44.61%. The surname saw the most significant growth in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, which surged by 181.25%, albeit from a smaller base of 0.16%. Individuals claiming two or more races also increased, rising from 1.66% to 2.47%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic population within the Sessoms surname grew by 45.78%, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a small increase from 0.95% to 1.04%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 47.4% | 49.01% | 3.4% |
| White | 48.19% | 44.61% | -7.43% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 2.47% | 48.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 2.42% | 45.78% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.95% | 1.04% | 9.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.16% | 0.45% | 181.25% |