Explore the Family Name Alfson
The meaning of Alfson
1. Americanized form of Norwegian Alfsen: patronymic from the personal name Alf. 2. Americanized form (and a rare Swedish variant) of Swedish Alfsson, Swedish cognate of 1 above.
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How common is the last name Alfson in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Alfson has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Alfson was ranked as the 60,390th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 66,754th position, representing a decrease in rank of 10.54%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Alfson surname dropped from 312 in 2000 to 296 in 2010, marking a decrease of 5.13%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also fell by about 16.67% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,390 | #66,754 | -10.54% |
| Count | 312 | 296 | -5.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alfson
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Alfson surname identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 98.4% of Alfsons identified as White, a figure that slightly rose to 98.65% by 2010. The data reveals no recorded instances of Alfsons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. There were also no recorded instances of individuals identifying as having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.4% | 98.65% | 0.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |