Explore the Family Name Gulsvig
The meaning of Gulsvig
Norwegian: habitational name from a farm named with the Old Norse personal name Guli + vig, an older (Danish) spelling of vik ‘bay’.
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How common is the last name Gulsvig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gulsvig has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 78,838 in terms of popularity and held a count of 225 occurrences. However, by 2010, the rank had fallen to 84,748 with a count of 221, marking a change of -7.5 in rank and -1.78 in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also slightly decreased from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010, showing a decline of -12.5.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,838 | #84,748 | -7.5% |
| Count | 225 | 221 | -1.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gulsvig
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the Gulsvig surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was predominantly associated with White ethnicity at 97.33%, while there were no reported associations with Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, there was a minor decrease in association with the White ethnicity to 92.76%. Interestingly, the census for 2010 showed an emergence of the surname among those identifying with two or more races at 4.98%, though it's important to note that these percentages may not represent the total population due to suppressed data points for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.33% | 92.76% | -4.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.98% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |