Explore the Family Name Antonsen
The meaning of Antonsen
Norwegian and Danish: patronymic from the personal name Anton, Latin Antonius (see Anthony). Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Alf, Arnt, Knud, Kristoffer, Lasse, Morten, Nils, Per.
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How common is the last name Antonsen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Antonsen saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 45,909th most popular surname, but by 2010, it dropped slightly to 46,487th, representing a change of -1.26 percent. Despite this fall in rank, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 438 in 2000 to 458 in 2010, showing a growth of 4.57 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,909 | #46,487 | -1.26% |
| Count | 438 | 458 | 4.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Antonsen
In terms of ethnicity associated with the surname Antonsen, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority identify as White, although there was a small decrease from 97.49 percent in 2000 to 95.63 percent in 2010. There was an increase in those who identified as Hispanic, making up 1.37 percent of Antonsens in 2000 and increasing to 1.97 percent in 2010. Additionally, there was a small emergence of those identifying with two or more ethnicities in 2010 at 1.75 percent after none were reported in 2000. No Antonsens identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.49% | 95.63% | -1.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 1.97% | 43.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |