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

Ianson, 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 Ianson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ianson in America

Ianson is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ianson surname appeared 108 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 Ianson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ianson 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 Ianson

The surname IANSON is of Scottish origin, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old Norse name "Iain" or "Ian," which means "God is gracious." The suffix "-son" was commonly added to indicate a patronymic, meaning "son of Ian."

The earliest recorded instances of the name IANSON can be found in medieval Scottish records and charters. One notable example is Sir William Ianson, a knight who fought alongside Robert the Bruce in the Wars of Scottish Independence in the early 14th century.

Throughout the centuries, the name IANSON has been associated with various areas in Scotland, particularly the Highlands and the Hebrides Islands. It was sometimes spelled differently, such as "Iansson" or "Ianssone," reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

In the 16th century, the name IANSON appeared in the records of the Scottish Parliament, with John Ianson serving as a representative for the Burgh of Stirling in 1567. Another notable bearer of the name was Alexander Ianson, a renowned scholar and professor at the University of Aberdeen in the late 16th century.

The IANSON name has also been carried by notable figures in Scottish history. One such individual was Robert Ianson (1615-1688), a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Glasgow. His family played a significant role in the city's economic and social development during the 17th century.

Another notable bearer of the IANSON name was James Ianson (1738-1812), a Scottish engineer and inventor. He is credited with developing several innovative designs for water pumps and other machinery, contributing to the advancement of industrial technology during the Industrial Revolution.

In the literary world, the IANSON name is associated with the Scottish author and poet, Margaret Ianson (1892-1968). Her works, which often explored themes of Scottish identity and culture, gained widespread recognition and critical acclaim during her lifetime.

These are just a few examples of the rich history and notable individuals associated with the surname IANSON. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Scotland, the name has left an indelible mark on various aspects of Scottish history, from warfare and politics to academia, commerce, and literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ianson

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

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 Ianson 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 Ianson 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 Ianson was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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