Explore the Family Name Justesen
The meaning of Justesen
Danish: patronymic from the personal name Just. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Palle.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Justesen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Justesen has increased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked the 30,900th most popular in the United States, but it rose to the 29,309th position in 2010. This represents a 5.15% increase in rank. Similarly, the number of people with the Justesen surname grew by 13.5%, from 711 in 2000 to 807 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also rose, albeit more modestly, from 0.26 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,900 | #29,309 | 5.15% |
| Count | 711 | 807 | 13.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.27 | 3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Justesen
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were shifts among those with the surname Justesen between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as White decreased slightly by 1.57%, yet still made up the overwhelming majority at 94.55%. Meanwhile, those identifying as two or more races saw an increase of nearly 90%, making up 1.86% of the Justesens in 2010. Hispanic representation within this surname group also saw growth, rising by 75.22% to make up 1.98% of the total. Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native representations were minimal to none during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.06% | 94.55% | -1.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 1.98% | 75.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 1.86% | 89.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.41% | 0% | 0% |