Explore the Family Name Forsgren
The meaning of Forsgren
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements fors ‘rapids, waterfall’ + gren ‘branch’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Lars, Tor.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Forsgren in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Forsgren has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked 27,049th most popular surname, and by 2010, it had risen to 26,067th, a change of approximately 3.63%. The count, or number of people with the Forsgren surname, also increased from 842 in 2000 to 940 in 2010, a growth of 11.64%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people increased from 0.31 to 0.32 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,049 | #26,067 | 3.63% |
| Count | 842 | 940 | 11.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.32 | 3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Forsgren
In terms of ethnic identity, the Forsgren surname was predominantly associated with the white ethnicity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. However, there were changes observed between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, approximately 98.10% of the Forsgrens identified as white, but this proportion declined to about 95.43% in 2010. The percentages for those identifying as two or more races and Hispanic saw increases, with the former going from 0.83% to 2.02% and the latter increasing from 0.71% to 2.02%. No Forsgrens identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.1% | 95.43% | -2.72% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 2.02% | 143.37% |
| Hispanic | 0.71% | 2.02% | 184.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |