2000
#148,244
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Taylorson
A patronymic surname denoting the son of someone named Taylor.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Taylorson. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Taylorson surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Taylorson with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Taylorson in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Taylorson, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.8%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Taylorson
The surname Taylorson is of English origin and has its roots in the medieval period. It is a patronymic name, derived from the occupation of a tailor, with the suffix "-son" added to indicate "son of a tailor." The earliest known spelling of the name was "Taillourson," which appeared in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1273.
The name is closely related to the more common surname Taylor, which originated from the Old French word "tailleur," meaning a cutter or tailor. As the textile industry flourished in England during the Middle Ages, many individuals adopted occupational surnames related to the trade, such as Weaver, Fuller, and Dyer.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Taylorson name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1379, where a certain John Taylourson is mentioned. This suggests that the name was well-established in the northern regions of England by the late 14th century.
In the Subsidy Rolls of Suffolk from 1524, a Thomas Taylorson is listed as a resident of Ipswich, indicating the spread of the name across different parts of the country. The Taylorson family also had a presence in Scotland, as evidenced by the birth of Robert Taylorson in Dumfries in 1612.
Notable individuals with the surname Taylorson include William Taylorson (1625-1697), an English merchant and landowner from Yorkshire, who played a significant role in the development of the local wool trade. Another prominent figure was John Taylorson (1742-1829), a respected surgeon and medical author from Lincolnshire, whose treatise on smallpox vaccination was widely acclaimed.
In the 19th century, the Taylorson family had a strong presence in the mining industry of Durham, with several members working as coal miners and pit managers. One such individual was George Taylorson (1823-1897), a mine overseer who was commended for his efforts in improving safety conditions for workers.
The name Taylorson also made its mark in the literary world with the author and poet Sarah Taylorson (1875-1957), who was born in Lancashire and published several collections of verse celebrating the landscape and culture of her native region.
Throughout its history, the surname Taylorson has maintained its connection to the tailoring trade, while also branching out into various other professions and industries. Its enduring presence in England and Scotland reflects the rich tapestry of occupational surnames that emerged during the Middle Ages and continue to be part of the cultural heritage of these regions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Taylorson
Among Census respondents with the surname Taylorson, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.8%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Taylorson bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Taylorson surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.4% · 97
- Two or more races3.8% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Taylorson
Taylorson appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+15 bearers (+14.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,136 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-12 bearers (-10.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,881 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #148,244 | 102 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | +15 bearers (+14.7%) | Up 6,136 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -12 bearers (-10.3%) | Down 10,881 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Taylorson surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #142,108 | #152,989 | -7.7% |
| Count | 117 | 105 | -10.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Taylorson bearers went from 117 to 105 (-10.3% change). The surname moved down 10,881 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #152,989.
FAQ
Taylorson surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Taylorson?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Taylorson. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Taylorson?
Taylorson ranks #152,989 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 105 people with the surname Taylorson. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Taylorson.
Has Taylorson become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Taylorson went from 117 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 12 (-10.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Taylorson?
Among Census respondents with the surname Taylorson, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.8%) and Hispanic (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Taylorson in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.4% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Taylorson appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.4%), Two or More Races (3.8%), Hispanic (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Taylorson (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Taylorson mean?
A patronymic surname denoting the son of someone named Taylor. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Taylorson (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Taylorson?
You can see how many people have the surname Taylorson on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.