Explore the Family Name Christophersen
The meaning of Christophersen
Danish, Norwegian, and North German: patronymic from the personal name Christopher. In North America, this surname is also an altered form of the most common Norwegian (and also Danish) form Kristoffersen. Compare Christoffersen and Christopherson. Some characteristic forenames: German Wilhelm, Gerhart, Ilse, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Christophersen in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Christophersen has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, its rank was 26,946 and it jumped to 26,143 in 2010 - a change of approximately 2.98%. The count of people with this surname also increased from 847 to 936 during this period, reflecting a growth rate of approximately 10.51%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Christophersen per 100,000 individuals rose by about 3.23%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,946 | #26,143 | 2.98% |
| Count | 847 | 936 | 10.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.32 | 3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Christophersen
Regarding ethnicity as sourced from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of people with the surname Christophersen identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in this group from 97.64% to 96.37%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, there was a small percentage (0.64%) that identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races grew significantly from 0.83% to 1.39%, marking a change of approximately 67.47%. Additionally, those identifying as Hispanic increased from 0.71% to 1.18% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.64% | 96.37% | -1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 1.39% | 67.47% |
| Hispanic | 0.71% | 1.18% | 66.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.64% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |