Explore the Family Name Jespersen
The meaning of Jespersen
Danish, Norwegian, and North German: patronymic from the personal name Jesper, Danish and Low German form of Kasper and Kaspar, equivalents of Casper. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Aksel, Eilif, Jorgen, Maija, Niels, Sigfred, Sten. German Otto.
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How common is the last name Jespersen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Jespersen saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 19,642nd most popular surname in the United States, falling to 20,617th by 2010, representing a change of -4.96%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual number of people with this surname increased from 1,270 in 2000 to 1,285 in 2010, a growth of 1.18%. However, the proportion of people named Jespersen per 100,000 decreased by 6.38%, from 0.47 to 0.44.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,642 | #20,617 | -4.96% |
| Count | 1,270 | 1,285 | 1.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.44 | -6.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jespersen
In terms of ethnicity, the Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Jespersen identified as White, accounting for 96.14% in 2000 and 95.64% in 2010, showing a marginal decrease of -0.52%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic slightly declined from 2.36% in 2000 to 2.33% in 2010, a drop of -1.27%. Interestingly, the data shows a rise in the number of individuals who identify as having two or more races, increasing approximately 31% over the decade. There were no individuals named Jespersen who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. However, the representation of Black individuals with this surname rose from none in 2000 to 0.47% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.14% | 95.64% | -0.52% |
| Hispanic | 2.36% | 2.33% | -1.27% |
| Two or More Races | 0.71% | 0.93% | 30.99% |
| Black | 0% | 0.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |