Explore the Family Name Korsen
The meaning of Korsen
1. Dutch: patronymic, formed with -sen ‘son’, of Kors. Compare Coursen 2. 2. Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farms named Korsen, from the definite singular form of kors, Old Norse kross ‘cross’, most often referring to a crossroad or a crossing, or to a borderline cross. Compare Korson, Corson, and Karson.
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How common is the last name Korsen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Korsen has experienced a slight decrease over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 118,954th in popularity and had a count of 135 occurrences. However, by the year 2010, its rank fell to 131,379 with a total count of 129, showing a change of -10.45% in rank and a -4.44% change in count. The proportion per 100k people also dropped by 20.0% from 0.05 in 2000 to 0.04 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #118,954 | #131,379 | -10.45% |
| Count | 135 | 129 | -4.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Korsen
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Korsen was predominantly White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In the year 2000, 96.30% identified as White, but this percentage slightly decreased to 93.02% in 2010, marking a change of -3.41%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic ethnicity linked to this surname saw an increase from 3.70% in 2000 to 5.43% in 2010, a substantial jump of 46.76%. There were no associations found between the surname Korsen and the ethnicities of Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 93.02% | -3.41% |
| Hispanic | 3.7% | 5.43% | 46.76% |
| 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% |