Explore the Family Name Bjorn
The meaning of Bjorn
Danish and Norwegian (Bjørn); Swedish (Björn): from a personal name and nickname meaning ‘bear’ (Old Norse bjǫrn). The Norwegian name is often a shortened form of any of various habitational names from any of the places called with this word. In Swedish it is ornamental in some cases. Compare Ursin. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Lars, Walfrid.
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How common is the last name Bjorn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bjorn has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 47,735 and increased its rank to 45,412 in 2010, a change of 4.87%. The number of individuals bearing the Bjorn surname also increased during this period by approximately 13%, from 417 people in 2000 to 471 people in 2010. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 people also saw a slight increase of 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,735 | #45,412 | 4.87% |
| Count | 417 | 471 | 12.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bjorn
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Bjorn identify as White, although there was a slight decrease of 1.45% in this group between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black saw the most significant increase, rising from 1.44% in 2000 to 2.55% in 2010. The Hispanic population also saw a small increase of 3.47%. Meanwhile, those identifying as two or more races decreased by about 12%. No one with the surname Bjorn identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.44% | 94.06% | -1.45% |
| Black | 1.44% | 2.55% | 77.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 1.49% | 3.47% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 1.27% | -11.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |