Explore the Family Name Blomgren
The meaning of Blomgren
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements blom‘flower’ + gren ‘branch’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Mauritz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Blomgren in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Blomgren has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Blomgren was ranked 20,468 in terms of its usage, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to a ranking of 20,926. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Blomgren surname increased from 1,205 to 1,259 during this same period. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, there was a decrease of 4.44%, showing that while the absolute number of individuals with the surname grew, its prevalence relative to other surnames declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,468 | #20,926 | -2.24% |
| Count | 1,205 | 1,259 | 4.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.43 | -4.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blomgren
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts among those carrying the Blomgren surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals identified as White, although this percentage dropped slightly from 96.51% to 92.93%. There were also significant increases in the percentages identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, rising from 0.41% to 0.71% and from 1.41% to 3.26%, respectively. The group identifying as belonging to two or more races also saw an increase, going from 1.33% to 2.54%. No individuals with the Blomgren surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.51% | 92.93% | -3.71% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 3.26% | 131.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 2.54% | 90.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.41% | 0.71% | 73.17% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |