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

Peason, 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 Peason surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Peason in America

Peason is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Peason surname appeared 120 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 Peason.

We can also compare 2010 data for Peason 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 Peason

The surname Peason originated in England during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "pesa" and "peasan," which referred to a type of legume or pea. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname for someone who grew or traded in peas.

The earliest known record of the name Peason dates back to the late 13th century in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, where it was spelled "Peysun." Other early spellings include "Peyson" and "Peysoun," reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling that were common during that era.

In the 14th century, the Peason surname appeared in various historical records, such as the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire and the Poll Tax Returns of Huntingdonshire. These records provide valuable insights into the geographic distribution of the name during that time.

One notable figure bearing the Peason surname was John Peason, a merchant and landowner who lived in Lincolnshire during the late 15th century. Records indicate that he owned substantial properties in the village of Walcott and surrounding areas.

Another individual of note was William Peason, a scholar and clergyman who was born in Oxfordshire in the early 16th century. He attended the University of Oxford and later became the Rector of Steeple Aston, a position he held for several decades until his death in 1587.

In the 17th century, the Peason surname was found in various parts of England, including Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Northamptonshire. One notable bearer was Edward Peason, a wealthy landowner from Buckinghamshire who served as a Justice of the Peace and was involved in local governance during the latter half of the 1600s.

Another prominent figure was Thomas Peason, a military officer who fought in the English Civil War. Born in Hertfordshire in 1620, he served as a captain in the Parliamentarian forces and participated in several key battles, including the Battle of Naseby in 1645.

In the 18th century, the Peason surname continued to be present in various regions of England. One noteworthy individual was John Peason, a successful businessman from Northamptonshire who made his fortune in the textile trade. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and donated generously to local charities and institutions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Peason

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Peason, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!