Explore the Family Name Gilbertsen
The meaning of Gilbertsen
Americanized form of Norwegian Gulbrandsen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gilbertsen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Gilbertsen" has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 79,115th most popular in the United States, but had slipped to 90,853rd by 2010, representing a drop of approximately 14.84%. The total number of people bearing the surname also fell during this period from 224 to 203, a decrease of around 9.38%. As a result, the prevalence of the surname per 100,000 people dropped from 0.08 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,115 | #90,853 | -14.84% |
| Count | 224 | 203 | -9.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gilbertsen
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with "Gilbertsen," the Decennial U.S. Census points out that in both 2000 and 2010, the overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname identified as White. However, the percentage did fall slightly from 97.77% in 2000 to 94.58% in 2010. The census recorded no Gilbertsens identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, a small percentage (3.45%) identified as Hispanic in 2010, a change from the previous decade when no individuals with this surname self-identified as such. There were no figures for those identifying as two or more races, possibly due to data suppression for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.77% | 94.58% | -3.26% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |