Dawson as a Last Name

How Common is the Last Name Dawson?

According to the 2010 census, there are 83,182 people with the surname Dawson in the United States. Dawson is the 380th most common last name for Americans.

What Percent of People are Named Dawson?

About 0.027% Americans have the last name Dawson.

This means 1 in 3,712 people are named Dawson.

Is the Last Name Dawson Growing?

Yes. Between 2000 and 2010, the number of Americans named Dawson grew by 3.7%. However, this is less than the national growth rate of 9.7%.

What Percentage of People Named Dawson are Black?

Here is the racial breakdown of people with the last name Dawson in the United States.

Race Percent
White68.30%
Black25.88%
Hispanic2.33%
Multiracial2.29%
Asian0.64%
Native American0.57%