Explore the Family Name Alfredson
The meaning of Alfredson
1. Americanized form (and a rare Swedish variant) of Swedish Alfredsson: patronymic from the personal name Alfred. 2. Americanized form of Norwegian and Danish Alfredsen, a cognate of 1 above. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Nels, Agnar, Iver, Knute.
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How common is the last name Alfredson in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Alfredson has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Alfredson was ranked as the 50,055th most popular surname in the U.S., but by 2010 it had dropped to the 54,296th spot, marking an 8.47% decrease in its ranking. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 393 in 2000 to 380 in 2010, a decrease of 3.31%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Alfredson per 100k people dropped by 13.33%, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,055 | #54,296 | -8.47% |
| Count | 393 | 380 | -3.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alfredson
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Alfredson. According to the 2010 census data, the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, although this group experienced a slight reduction of 2.40%, from 95.17% in 2000 to 92.89% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a small increase in the Black community from 3.05% in 2000 to 3.42% in 2010, representing a growth of 12.13%. The census also showed a new representation from the Hispanic community that was not present in 2000, making up 2.11% of those with the Alfredson surname in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year. Interestingly, the 2010 census marked the first appearance of Alfredsons identifying with two or more races, making up 1.32% of the total.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.17% | 92.89% | -2.4% |
| Black | 3.05% | 3.42% | 12.13% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |