Explore the Family Name Wonson
The meaning of Wonson
English: habitational name from Wonson in Throwleigh (Devon). The placename probably means ‘at the crooked stone’, from Old English (æt) wōgan stāne (dative case of wōh ‘crooked’, stān ‘stone’).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wonson in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wonson has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 70,052nd in terms of popularity and had a count of 261. However, by 2010, both the rank and count of the name dropped by 10.66% and 5.36%, respectively, making it the 77,522nd most popular surname with a count of 247. The proportion of people with the surname Wonson per 100k also saw a drop of 20% during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,052 | #77,522 | -10.66% |
| Count | 261 | 247 | -5.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wonson
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that there have been some changes among individuals with the surname Wonson between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped to zero during this period, the proportion of individuals identifying as White saw a small decrease of 3.19%. On the other hand, the proportion identifying as Black increased by 11.80%. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.78% | 75.3% | -3.19% |
| Black | 19.92% | 22.27% | 11.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.3% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |