Explore the Family Name Abrahamsen
The meaning of Abrahamsen
Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, and North German: patronymic from the personal name Abraham. Compare Abrahamson. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Alf, Oddvar, Sven, Thor, Lars, Lief, Per.
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How common is the last name Abrahamsen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Abrahamsen has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. Previously ranked at 26,306 in 2000, it fell to 29,626 in 2010, marking a 12.62% decrease. The number of individuals carrying this surname also dropped from 873 in 2000 to 795 in 2010, representing an 8.93% decrease. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people was reduced by 15.62%, moving from 0.32 in 2000 to 0.27 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,306 | #29,626 | -12.62% |
| Count | 873 | 795 | -8.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.27 | -15.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Abrahamsen
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Abrahamsen identify as White, although this figure slightly decreased from 96.68% in 2000 to 94.97% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.60% to 2.89%. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races fell from 1.15% to 0.63%. The data for 2010 shows a new entry with 1.13% of individuals identifying as Black. There were no reported individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity within both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.68% | 94.97% | -1.77% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 2.89% | 80.63% |
| Black | 0% | 1.13% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 0.63% | -45.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |