Explore the Family Name Gulbransen
The meaning of Gulbransen
Norwegian: variant of Gulbrandsen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gulbransen in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gulbransen saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 56,120th among all surnames in the United States, but by 2010 it had jumped to the 55,121st position, a rise of 1.78%. The overall count of people with this surname also grew during this time period, rising from 341 in 2000 to 373 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 9.38%. However, the proportion of people with the name Gulbransen per 100,000 remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,120 | #55,121 | 1.78% |
| Count | 341 | 373 | 9.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gulbransen
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Gulbransen are of White ethnic identity. In 2000, 96.48% identified as White, which increased to 97.86% in 2010. There was a small proportion identifying with two or more races, which slightly decreased from 1.76% in 2000 to 1.61% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic fell to zero by 2010, down from 1.76% in 2000. Data for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native were either nonexistent or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.48% | 97.86% | 1.43% |
| Two or More Races | 1.76% | 1.61% | -8.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |