Explore the Family Name Gustavsen
The meaning of Gustavsen
Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Gustav (see Gustavsson). Compare Gustafson and Gustavson.
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How common is the last name Gustavsen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gustavsen has grown in popularity over time. In 2000, it was ranked 73,412th with a count of 246, representing a proportion per 100,000 people of just 0.09. By 2010, its rank had improved to 66,754 with an increased count of 296, reflecting a proportion per 100,000 of 0.1. This illustrates an increase in popularity for this surname of just over 9.07% and a growth count of 20.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,412 | #66,754 | 9.07% |
| Count | 246 | 296 | 20.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gustavsen
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gustavsen, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with this last name identify as White, with a slight increase from 93.90% in 2000 to 94.59% in 2010. The second most common ethnicity is Hispanic, increasing from 2.03% to 3.04% during the same period. A small percentage identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, which wasn't the case in 2000. Interestingly, the proportion identifying with two or more races dropped to zero by 2010, down from 2.85% in 2000. No individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.9% | 94.59% | 0.73% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 3.04% | 49.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.69% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.85% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |