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

Learson, 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 Learson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Learson in America

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

The Learson 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 Learson.

The history of the last name Learson

The surname LEARSON is of English origin, with roots tracing back to the medieval period around the 13th century. It is believed to have originated in the counties of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, where it was derived from the Old English term "leornere," meaning "learner" or "student." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in the pursuit of knowledge or education.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname LEARSON can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Lincolnshire, a compilation of records from the late 13th century. These rolls list a "Willelmus le Lernere" in the village of Hykham, indicating the presence of the name in that region during that time period.

In the 14th century, the surname appears to have evolved into various spellings, such as "Lernour," "Lernere," and "Lerner," before eventually settling on the modern form of "LEARSON." This evolution likely reflects the transition from Old English to Middle English, as well as regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

Notable historical figures bearing the LEARSON surname include John LEARSON (c. 1550-1625), a prominent English merchant and Member of Parliament during the reign of King James I. Another individual of note was William LEARSON (1675-1744), a respected theologian and author who served as the vicar of Waltham Abbey in Essex.

In the 17th century, records show a LEARSON family residing in the village of Epworth, Lincolnshire. This family produced two significant figures: Samuel LEARSON (1628-1704), a renowned Puritan preacher, and his son, John LEARSON (1673-1737), who became a celebrated Anglican priest and author.

During the 18th century, the LEARSON name gained prominence in the literary world with the birth of Robert LEARSON (1714-1784), a Scottish poet and essayist known for his satirical works and contributions to the Edinburgh periodical The Mirror.

While the LEARSON surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including North America, Australia, and other English-speaking regions, due to migration and historical events such as the colonization of the Americas and the expansion of the British Empire.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Learson

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

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 Learson 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.

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

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