Explore the Family Name Haugrud
The meaning of Haugrud
Norwegian: habitational name from a farm name in eastern Norway, Old Norse haugr ‘hill, mound’ + ruth ‘clearing, cleared field’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Gunhild.
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How common is the last name Haugrud in the United States?
The surname Haugrud saw a slight decrease in popularity between the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked at 74,398 and by 2010, it fell to 77,522, demonstrating a change of -4.2 in rank. Despite this slip in rank, the actual count of people with the surname Haugrud increased slightly from 242 to 247, marking a 2.07% increase. However, when looking at the proportion per 100k of the population, there was an 11.11% decrease, moving from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #77,522 | -4.2% |
| Count | 242 | 247 | 2.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haugrud
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Haugrud identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Though there was a small decrease from 99.17% to 95.14% in this category, it remained the dominant ethnic identity among this group. Notably, the 2010 census also showed that 4.45% of individuals with this surname identified with two or more races, a category that wasn't represented in 2000. There were no changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.17% | 95.14% | -4.06% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |