Explore the Family Name Axelsen
The meaning of Axelsen
Danish, Norwegian, and North German: patronymic from the personal name Axel. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Bjorn, Nils, Knud, Knut, Niels, Per. German Claus, Hans.
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How common is the last name Axelsen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Axelsen has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 54,880th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to become the 53,667th most common name. The number of people carrying this surname also increased from 351 in 2000 to 385 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 9.69%. However, the proportion of Axelsens per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.13 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,880 | #53,667 | 2.21% |
| Count | 351 | 385 | 9.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Axelsen
On the other hand, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Axelsen saw some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 97.44% of those with this surname identified as White, but that percentage dropped slightly to 95.58% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was no recorded presence of Asian/Pacific Islander Axelsens in 2010, compared to 1.42% in 2000. There were also new occurrences of Hispanic identification among Axelsens, reaching 1.56% in 2010. This data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census, though certain categories were suppressed for privacy purposes.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.44% | 95.58% | -1.91% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.56% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.42% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |