Explore the Family Name Andreassen
The meaning of Andreassen
Norwegian and Danish: patronymic from the personal name Andreas. This surname is most common in Norway; it is also found in Germany, but it is very rare there. Compare Andreasen and Andreason. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Bjorn, Knut, Alf, Dagny, Johan, Lars, Nils, Ove, Svein, Tor. German Hans, Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Andreassen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Andreassen saw a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 54,643 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had jumped to 47,272, reflecting a 13.49% increase. The number of individuals with this surname also grew from 353 to 449, an impressive 27.2% rise. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Andreassen per 100,000 increased by 15.38%, from 0.13 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,643 | #47,272 | 13.49% |
| Count | 353 | 449 | 27.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.15 | 15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Andreassen
The ethnic identity distribution of people with the surname Andreassen also shifted somewhat over the same decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. While the majority (92.65%) identified as White in 2010, this figure had decreased from 97.73% in 2000. Furthermore, new ethnic identities appeared within this group: 2.90% identified as Hispanic, 2.67% reported being of two or more races, and 1.34% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. There were no changes in the percentages identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.73% | 92.65% | -5.2% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.9% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |