Explore the Family Name Bergsten
The meaning of Bergsten
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements berg ‘mountain, hill’ + sten ‘stone’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erland, Nils.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bergsten in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bergsten has seen a slight decline in recent years. In 2000, the surname was ranked 52,608 in terms of popularity, and by 2010 it had slipped to 53,204, marking a decrease of 1.13%. However, the number of individuals bearing the name Bergsten grew from 370 to 389 during the same period, an increase of 5.14%. This indicates that while its rank fell, the proportion of individuals with the Bergsten surname per 100,000 people decreased only slightly from 0.14 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,608 | #53,204 | -1.13% |
| Count | 370 | 389 | 5.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bergsten
Discussing the ethnicity associated with the surname Bergsten, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a predominance of individuals identifying as White. In 2000, 95.95% of those with the surname identified themselves as White, dropping slightly to 94.09% in 2010. In contrast, the proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Native increased significantly from 1.89% to 2.31%. The 2010 data also shows a small percentage (1.29%) identifying with two or more races. Yet, no change was observed for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black, remaining at 0% throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.95% | 94.09% | -1.94% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.89% | 2.31% | 22.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |