Explore the Family Name Einarson
The meaning of Einarson
1. Americanized form (and a rare Swedish variant) of Swedish Einarsson: patronymic from the personal name Einar (see Einerson). 2. Americanized form of Norwegian Einarsen, a cognate of 1 above.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Einarson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Einarson saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 104,819, but by 2010, it had dropped to 109,258, a change of -4.23%. The number of individuals with this surname has marginally increased over the decade, from 158 in 2000 to 162 in 2010, indicating a growth of 2.53%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 16.67%, from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #104,819 | #109,258 | -4.23% |
| Count | 158 | 162 | 2.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Einarson
In regards to ethnic identity, the majority of those bearing the Einarson surname identified as White both in 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. This group represented 99.00% of all Einarsons in 2000, which slightly decreased to 98.77% by 2010. There were no reported changes among Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations within the Einarson surname during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 98.77% | -0.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |