Explore the Family Name Bjornsen
The meaning of Bjornsen
Danish and Norwegian (Bjørnsen): patronymic from the personal name Bjørn (see Bjorn). Compare Ursin. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Steinar, Bjorn, Knut. German Fritz, Hans.
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How common is the last name Bjornsen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bjornsen saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bjornsen was ranked 59,769 in terms of popularity but fell to 69,170 in 2010, marking a decline of approximately 15.73%. The total count of individuals with this surname also dropped during this period from 316 in 2000 to 284 in 2010, showing a decrease of 10.13%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Bjornsen per 100k also decreased by 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,769 | #69,170 | -15.73% |
| Count | 316 | 284 | -10.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bjornsen
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Bjornsen identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease in this percentage from 96.84% to 95.77%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a notable change in the Hispanic category. In 2000, no Bjornsens identified as Hispanic, but by 2010, 1.76% did, indicating a shift in the ethnic identity associated with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.84% | 95.77% | -1.1% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.76% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |