Explore the Family Name Eggen
The meaning of Eggen
1. Dutch and North German: genitivized patronymic from a short form of Egbert. 2. Swiss German: possibly of the same origin as 1 above, but otherwise a topographic name, a derivative of Eck 1. 3. Norwegian: habitational name from any of about 20 farms, notably in Trøndelag, so named with the definite singular form of egg ‘ridge, edge’ (see Egge). Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Anders, Erik, Nels.
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How common is the last name Eggen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Eggen ranked 16,427th in popularity in 2000 and slightly dropped to 17,239th in 2010, reflecting a decrease of approximately 4.94%. However, the count of individuals carrying this surname increased from 1,613 in 2000 to 1,643 in 2010, indicating a rise of 1.86%. Despite this increase, the proportion of people with the Eggen surname per 100,000 population saw a slight dip from 0.6 in 2000 to 0.56 in 2010, a decrease of 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,427 | #17,239 | -4.94% |
| Count | 1,613 | 1,643 | 1.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.6 | 0.56 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eggen
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the Eggen surname, Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identified as White in both 2000 (96.09%) and 2010 (95.68%), although there was a small decline of 0.43% over the decade. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose by 64.86%, from 0.37% in 2000 to 0.61% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as having two or more ethnicities increased from 0.56% to 0.79%, an increase of 41.07%. The Hispanic representation also saw a growth of 15.52% over the decade. The proportion identifying as Black decreased significantly from 0.93% in 2000 to 0.37% in 2010, a drop of 60.22%. There was a notable increase in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, showcasing a 77.42% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.09% | 95.68% | -0.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 2.01% | 15.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0.56% | 0.79% | 41.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.37% | 0.61% | 64.86% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.31% | 0.55% | 77.42% |
| Black | 0.93% | 0.37% | -60.22% |