Explore the Family Name Walson
The meaning of Walson
English: from the Anglo-Norman French personal name Wale + -son, meaning ‘son of Wale’.
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How common is the last name Walson in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Walson decreased in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 54,880th but dropped to 66,164th by 2010, a decline of approximately 20.56%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also saw a decrease of about 14.81%, from 351 in 2000 to 299 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people also fell by 23.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,880 | #66,164 | -20.56% |
| Count | 351 | 299 | -14.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Walson
The Decennial U.S. Census provides an interesting insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Walson. Between 2000 and 2010, there were shifts in the ethnicity distribution. Although the percentage of those identifying as White increased slightly from 58.12% to 59.20%, the Asian/Pacific Islander representation disappeared entirely from the 4.27% reported in 2000. The proportion of individuals identifying as Two or More Races increased by 46.49%. The Hispanic population also emerged, representing 3.34% in 2010, while there was no reported Hispanic population in 2000. The Black segment's presence remained relatively stable, showing a small increase of 0.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.12% | 59.2% | 1.86% |
| Black | 33.05% | 33.11% | 0.18% |
| Two or More Races | 2.28% | 3.34% | 46.49% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.34% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.27% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |