Explore the Family Name Engen
The meaning of Engen
1. Norwegian: habitational name from the widespread farm name Engen, from the singular definite form of Old Norse eng ‘meadow’. 2. In some cases probably also an American shortened form of Dutch Van Engen. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Lars, Thorkild, Alf, Anders, Bjorn, Tor.
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How common is the last name Engen in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Engen has seen slight fluctuations in the early 21st century. In 2000, Engen was ranked as the 12,682nd most popular surname, with a count of 2,237 individuals bearing the name. This represented a proportion of 0.83 per 100,000 people. By 2010, despite an increase in the number of individuals with this surname to 2,406, its overall rank fell slightly to 12,817 and the proportion dropped marginally to 0.82. The change in the count represented a growth of 7.55% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,682 | #12,817 | -1.06% |
| Count | 2,237 | 2,406 | 7.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.83 | 0.82 | -1.2% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Engen
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the ethnic identity associated with the Engen surname is prominently white, although there have been shifts among other ethnic groups. In 2000, 95.75% of those bearing the Engen surname identified as white, a figure which decreased slightly to 94.80% by 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander made up 0.63% in 2000, decreasing to 0.58% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as two or more races rose from 1.74% to 1.83%. The Hispanic population increased significantly from 1.21% to 1.87%, as did the representation of American Indian and Alaskan Natives, rising from 0.40% to 0.62%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.75% | 94.8% | -0.99% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 1.87% | 54.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.74% | 1.83% | 5.17% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.4% | 0.62% | 55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.63% | 0.58% | -7.94% |
| Black | 0.27% | 0.29% | 7.41% |