Explore the Family Name Gulbrandsen
The meaning of Gulbrandsen
Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Gulbrand, from Old Norse Guthbrandr, a compound of guth ‘god’ + brandr ‘sword’. Compare Gilbertsen. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Bjorn.
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How common is the last name Gulbrandsen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gulbrandsen has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Gulbrandsen ranked 47,210th in popularity and increased its rank to 43,885th by 2010, marking a growth of 7.04%. The count of people with this surname also grew by 16.08%, from 423 to 491 individuals. Similarly, the proportion of people named Gulbrandsen per 100,000 was slightly up by 6.25% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,210 | #43,885 | 7.04% |
| Count | 423 | 491 | 16.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.17 | 6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gulbrandsen
The ethnic breakdown for the surname Gulbrandsen, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, accounting for 96.93% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 97.35% in 2010. Individuals with Asian or Pacific Islander ethnicity decreased significantly from 2.13% in 2000 to just 1.02% in 2010, a drop of 52.11%. There were no changes recorded in the categories of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with these groups maintaining a consistent 0% representation among those with the Gulbrandsen name during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.93% | 97.35% | 0.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.13% | 1.02% | -52.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |