Explore the Family Name Josephsen
The meaning of Josephsen
1. Danish: patronymic from the personal name Joseph. Compare Josephson. 2. Americanized form (and a rare Norwegian variant) of Norwegian and Danish Josefsen, a cognate of 1 above. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Ute.
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How common is the last name Josephsen in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Josephsen" saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Josephsen ranked 67,317 in popularity with 274 individuals carrying this surname. By 2010, the rank had improved to 66,164 with an increase of 1.71% and the count rose to 299 individuals, marking a 9.12% growth. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.1, showing that while the surname has grown in popularity, it remains relatively uncommon.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #66,164 | 1.71% |
| Count | 274 | 299 | 9.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Josephsen
On the ethnicity front, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the overwhelming majority of people with the surname Josephsen identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, in 2000, 98.91% of Josephsens were White which decreased slightly to 94.98% by 2010. During the same period, there was a small but notable emergence of Hispanic identity among Josephsens, rising from 0% to 2.68%. Other ethnic identities including Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native either remained at zero or had their figures suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.91% | 94.98% | -3.97% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |