Find out how popular the last name Ackison is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Ackison.

Ackison, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Ackison surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ackison in America

Ackison is the 118853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ackison surname appeared 146 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Ackison.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ackison to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Ackison

The surname Ackison has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English personal name Acca, which was a diminutive form of the name Ac, meaning "oak tree." The addition of the suffix "-son" indicates that the name originally denoted "son of Acca."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ackison can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name is listed as Acheson, which was a common spelling variation at the time.

During the 13th century, the name Ackison appeared in various historical records, such as the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire, where it was spelled Akison. This suggests that the name was particularly prevalent in the northern regions of England, including Yorkshire and Northumberland.

The earliest known bearer of the name Ackison was Robert Ackison, who lived in the village of Middleton, Yorkshire, in the late 12th century. Another notable figure was Sir John Ackison, a wealthy landowner and knight who fought in the Wars of the Roses during the 15th century.

In the 16th century, the name Ackison was associated with the village of Acklam, located in the North Riding of Yorkshire. This place name, derived from the Old English words "ac" (oak) and "holm" (flat ground), may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname.

One of the most prominent individuals with the surname Ackison was Thomas Ackison (1575-1647), a successful merchant and alderman in the city of York. He played a significant role in the city's governance and was involved in various philanthropic endeavors.

Other notable figures include William Ackison (1638-1701), a renowned clockmaker from London, and John Ackison (1720-1785), a prominent architect who designed several notable buildings in the city of Bath.

In the 19th century, the Ackison family established themselves in various parts of England, including Lancashire and Yorkshire. One notable member was James Ackison (1820-1892), a renowned industrialist and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of the textile industry in Manchester.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ackison

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Ackison.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Ackison was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Ackison has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Ackison was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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