Explore the Family Name Ekelund
The meaning of Ekelund
Swedish: variant of Eklund. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Borge, Lars.
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How common is the last name Ekelund in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ekelund has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 82,691 and by 2010, it moved up slightly to rank 82,613. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 7.55% during this decade, from 212 to 228 people. However, its proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,691 | #82,613 | 0.09% |
| Count | 212 | 228 | 7.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ekelund
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Ekelund surname identify as White. The percentage identifying as White increased by 6.12% from 93.40% in 2000 to 99.12% in 2010. The data for 2000 showed that 2.83% identified with two or more races but by 2010, this category had dropped to 0%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname Ekelund identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. The Hispanic representation also dropped from 2.83% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.4% | 99.12% | 6.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.83% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 2.83% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |