Explore the Family Name Kjeldsen
The meaning of Kjeldsen
Norwegian and Danish: patronymic from the personal name Kjeld, a derivative of Old Norse ketill ‘sacrificial cauldron, helmet’. Compare Kelson.
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How common is the last name Kjeldsen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kjeldsen saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kjeldsen was ranked as the 95,091st most common surname, while in 2010 it dropped to the 106,096th position, marking an 11.57% decrease in rank. The count of individuals bearing the Kjeldsen surname also fell from 178 in 2000 to 168 in 2010, a 5.62% reduction. Furthermore, the proportion per 100k people with this surname decreased by 14.29%, moving from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #95,091 | #106,096 | -11.57% |
| Count | 178 | 168 | -5.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kjeldsen
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Kjeldsen surname between 2000 and 2010. People identifying as White marked the highest percentage of Kjeldsens at 90.48% in 2010, down 4.70% from 94.94% in 2000. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander made up 2.98% of Kjeldsens in 2010, a slight increase from 2.81% in 2000. A new category emerged in 2010, with 4.76% of Kjeldsens identifying with two or more races. There were no recorded Kjeldsens identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.94% | 90.48% | -4.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.76% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.81% | 2.98% | 6.05% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |