Explore the Family Name Hartvigsen
The meaning of Hartvigsen
Danish and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Hartvig (see Hartwig). Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Oluf.
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How common is the last name Hartvigsen in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hartvigsen has grown in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 68,360 in popularity and increased to a ranking of 61,585 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 9.91%. The count of people with this surname also grew from 269 in 2000 to 326 in 2010, an increase of 21.19%. The proportion of people bearing the Hartvigsen surname per 100,000 individuals also rose by 10% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,360 | #61,585 | 9.91% |
| Count | 269 | 326 | 21.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hartvigsen
The ethnic identity of those carrying the Hartvigsen surname is predominantly White, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. However, there was a slight decrease in this group, falling from 98.51% in 2000 to 94.48% in 2010. There were no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent recorded in either 2000 or 2010. Interestingly, the data shows a small emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races, appearing at 3.37% in 2010, where they had not been represented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.51% | 94.48% | -4.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.37% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |