Explore the Family Name Haldorson
The meaning of Haldorson
Americanized form of Norwegian Haldorsen and of its Icelandic cognate Halldórsson: patronymic from the personal name Haldor, Halldór (see Halldorson). Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Helmer, Obert.
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How common is the last name Haldorson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Haldorson in the United States has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Haldorson was ranked as the 100,194th most common surname, while in 2010 it dropped to the 126,765th position, marking a change of -26.52%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 167 people in 2000 to 135 people in 2010, witnessing a reduction of -19.16%. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k also reflected this trend with a decrease of -16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #100,194 | #126,765 | -26.52% |
| Count | 167 | 135 | -19.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haldorson
In terms of ethnic identity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the vast majority of those bearing the Haldorson surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 99% of Haldorsons were White, decreasing slightly to 97.78% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 97.78% | -1.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |