Explore the Family Name Gulbranson
The meaning of Gulbranson
Danish and Norwegian: variant of Gulbrandsen. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Iver, Nels.
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How common is the last name Gulbranson in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gulbranson has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 24,007, and by 2010, it had fallen to rank 25,102, marking a 4.56% drop. Despite this, the count of individuals with this surname rose slightly from 981 in 2000 to 989 in 2010, an increase of 0.82%. However, the proportion of people named Gulbranson per 100,000 decreased by 5.56%, from 0.36 in 2000 to 0.34 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,007 | #25,102 | -4.56% |
| Count | 981 | 989 | 0.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.34 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gulbranson
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts within the Gulbranson surname bearers. The percentage of White individuals with this surname saw a slight decrease, going from 96.74% in 2000 to 94.34% in 2010. At the same time, those identifying as Hispanic experienced a significant increase, going from 0.61% to 2.22%. There was also a notable rise in those identifying with two or more races, from 1.02% in 2000 to 1.52% in 2010. The figures for Asian/Pacific Islander remained relatively stable, while there were no recorded instances of Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with the Gulbranson surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.74% | 94.34% | -2.48% |
| Hispanic | 0.61% | 2.22% | 263.93% |
| Two or More Races | 1.02% | 1.52% | 49.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.02% | 1.01% | -0.98% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |