Explore the Family Name Danielsen
The meaning of Danielsen
Norwegian, Danish, and North German: patronymic from the personal name Daniel. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Ketil, Morten, Knut, Oivind, Pehr, Petter, Thor, Viggo.
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How common is the last name Danielsen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Danielsen saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Danielsen was ranked as the 22,481st most popular surname and dropped to the 24,049th spot in 2010, a decline of approximately 6.97%. The count of people with this last name also dipped slightly by about 1.87%, with the total going from 1,068 individuals in 2000 to 1,048 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of the Danielsen surname per 100,000 residents also fell by 10% over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,481 | #24,049 | -6.97% |
| Count | 1,068 | 1,048 | -1.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.36 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Danielsen
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Danielsen surname identify as White, making up 93.80% of the group in 2010, a minimal decrease from 94.38% in 2000. However, there was a substantial increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising by 139.29% from 0.56% in 2000 to 1.34% in 2010. There was also a noticeable increase in the Hispanic representation within the Danielsen surname holders, which went up by 38.83% over the decade. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities saw a decline of 41.15%. There were no recorded individuals with the Danielsen surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.38% | 93.8% | -0.61% |
| Hispanic | 2.06% | 2.86% | 38.83% |
| Two or More Races | 2.43% | 1.43% | -41.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.56% | 1.34% | 139.29% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |