Explore the Family Name Edgren
The meaning of Edgren
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements ed ‘passage, isthmus’ (probably from a placename) + gren ‘branch’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Lars.
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How common is the last name Edgren in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Edgren saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Edgren ranked 40,265th in terms of surname prevalence in the United States, but it slipped to 41,100th place by 2010, marking a decrease of 2.07%. Despite this, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname increased from 512 to 530, an increase of 3.52%, during the same period. The proportion of people named Edgren per 100,000 residents dropped by 5.26% from 0.19 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,265 | #41,100 | -2.07% |
| Count | 512 | 530 | 3.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Edgren
Regarding ethnic identity, the majority of individuals carrying the Edgren surname identified as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, this group represented over 96% of all Edgrens, though there was a slight decrease of 0.47% over the decade. People identifying as two or more ethnicities made up 1.56% of Edgrens in 2000, but this percentage decreased slightly to 1.51% in 2010. The Hispanic representation among Edgrens emerged in 2010, accounting for 1.32% of the population with this surname. There were no recorded instances of Edgrens identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.88% | 96.42% | -0.47% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 1.51% | -3.21% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |