Explore the Family Name Towson
The meaning of Towson
English: variant of Townson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Towson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Towson has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 39,052 in terms of commonality across the United States, but by 2010, the rank had dropped to 40,856, representing a change of -4.62. Despite this decline in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 531 to 534 during the same period, indicating a growth rate of 0.56. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a 10% decrease, moving from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,052 | #40,856 | -4.62% |
| Count | 531 | 534 | 0.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Towson
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Towson, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts over the decade. The predominant ethnicity associated with the surname is White, accounting for 72.88% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 70.60% in 2010. Black ethnicity also made up a considerable portion, remaining relatively stable at around 23%. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation nearly doubled, going from 1.13% in 2000 to 2.25% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying with two or more races increased by more than half, from 1.69% to 2.62%. However, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.88% | 70.6% | -3.13% |
| Black | 23.16% | 23.22% | 0.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 2.62% | 55.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 2.25% | 99.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |