Explore the Family Name Bjorkman
The meaning of Bjorkman
Swedish (Björkman): ornamental name from björk ‘birch’ + man ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Johan, Lars, Astrid, Bjorn, Erik, Knut, Nels, Olle, Per.
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How common is the last name Bjorkman in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bjorkman saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 20,887th in terms of commonality and rose slightly by 0.08% to 20,871st in 2010. The number of individuals bearing this name also grew by 7.49% over the decade, from 1,175 to 1,263. However, the proportion per 100k people fell by 2.27%, indicating that while the total number of Bjorkmans increased, its prevalence relative to other surnames decreased slightly.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,887 | #20,871 | 0.08% |
| Count | 1,175 | 1,263 | 7.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.43 | -2.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bjorkman
In relation to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Bjorkmans identifying as white decreased by 1.92%, from 97.28% to 95.41%. The Hispanic representation among Bjorkmans saw significant growth (79.83%), increasing from 1.19% to 2.14% over the decade. There were also minor increases in the percentage of Bjorkmans identifying as two or more races, going up by 14.41% to 1.27%. Meanwhile, Asian/Pacific Islander representation remained stagnant, as did Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native representation, with no recorded individuals identifying under these ethnicities for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.28% | 95.41% | -1.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 2.14% | 79.83% |
| Two or More Races | 1.11% | 1.27% | 14.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.79% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |