Explore the Family Name Davidsen
The meaning of Davidsen
Norwegian, Danish, and North German: patronymic from the personal name David. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Petter, Bendt, Erik, Knut, Oluf.
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How common is the last name Davidsen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Davidsen has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Davidsen was ranked 74,957 in terms of commonality, and by 2010, it had climbed to rank 73,666, indicating a growth of 1.72%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 9.58%, growing from 240 people in 2000 to 263 in 2010. However, the proportion of the population carrying this surname per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #73,666 | 1.72% |
| Count | 240 | 263 | 9.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Davidsen
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Davidsen identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, the percentage decreased slightly from 96.67% in 2000 to 93.92% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or two or more races in either year. The most notable change was the emergence of individuals who identified as Hispanic in 2010, accounting for 2.28% of the total Davidsens, which was not recorded in the 2000 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.67% | 93.92% | -2.84% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.28% | 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% |