Explore the Family Name Bertelson
The meaning of Bertelson
Americanized form of Norwegian, Danish, and North German Bertelsen or the Swedish cognate Bertilsson and possibly also Barthelsson. Compare Bartelson. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Nils.
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How common is the last name Bertelson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bertelson has experienced a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Bertelson ranked 35,003 in terms of frequency among surnames, but by 2010 it had dropped to 37,993, marking an 8.54% change. The count of individuals with this last name also saw a reduction of 4.26%, from 610 in 2000 to 584 in 2010. Similarly, the proportion of people bearing the surname per 100,000 decreased by 13.04%, from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,003 | #37,993 | -8.54% |
| Count | 610 | 584 | -4.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.2 | -13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bertelson
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Bertelson, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that it's predominantly linked to White ethnicity, although there was a minor drop of 0.65% between 2000 and 2010, going from 97.21% to 96.58%. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also declined by 25.22% over the decade. However, there was an increase in people identifying as two or more races, rising from 1.15% in 2000 to 1.37% in 2010, showing a 19.13% change. There were no changes reported for the ethnicities Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.21% | 96.58% | -0.65% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 1.37% | 19.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.15% | 0.86% | -25.22% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |