Explore the Family Name Gudmundsen
The meaning of Gudmundsen
Norwegian and Danish: patronymic from the personal name Gudmund (see Gudmundson).
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How common is the last name Gudmundsen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gudmundsen saw a slight decline in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name dropped from 95,567 in 2000 to 103,655 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 8.46%. Moreover, the number of individuals carrying this surname also fell from 177 to 173 during the same period, marking a reduction of 2.26%. In terms of representation per 100k people, the proportion dropped by 14.29% from 0.07 to 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #95,567 | #103,655 | -8.46% |
| Count | 177 | 173 | -2.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gudmundsen
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gudmundsen, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. However, the percentage of individuals with two or more races dropped by 26.84% from 3.95% in 2000 to 2.89% in 2010. Interestingly, the proportion of individuals identifying as White slightly increased by 0.49%, from 95.48% in 2000 to 95.95% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.48% | 95.95% | 0.49% |
| Two or More Races | 3.95% | 2.89% | -26.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |