Explore the Family Name Summerson
The meaning of Summerson
English (Durham): 1. patronymic, either ‘son of the packhorse man’ or ‘son of someone named Summer’ (see Summer). 2. in the East Midlands, East Anglia, and Essex, alternatively, a variant of Summerton. Compare Winterson for Winterton.
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How common is the last name Summerson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Summerson has seen minor fluctuations in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It was ranked 36,860th in 2000 and then moved to the 38,155th position in 2010, indicating a slight decrease in popularity by 3.51%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 571 to 581 over the same period, marking a 1.75% growth. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people dropped modestly by 4.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,860 | #38,155 | -3.51% |
| Count | 571 | 581 | 1.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Summerson
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Summerson has also experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in both years. The percentage of individuals identifying as White showed a small decline of 1.72%, moving from 87.39% to 85.89%. Those identifying with two or more races decreased by 10%, whereas the Hispanic community saw a rise of 14.76%. Interestingly, the largest increase was witnessed within the Black community, with a significant leap of 28.02%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.39% | 85.89% | -1.72% |
| Black | 7.53% | 9.64% | 28.02% |
| Hispanic | 2.1% | 2.41% | 14.76% |
| Two or More Races | 2.1% | 1.89% | -10% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |