Explore the Family Name Korsmo
The meaning of Korsmo
Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads in southeastern Norway named Korsmo, from kross ‘cross(roads)’ + mo ‘plain, sandy meadow’.
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How common is the last name Korsmo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Korsmo saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 52,174th most popular name in the US, falling to 53,316th by 2010, a decline of 2.19%. However, the number of individuals with this last name slightly increased from 374 in 2000 to 388 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 3.74%. The proportion of people with the Korsmo surname per 100,000 also decreased by 7.14% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,174 | #53,316 | -2.19% |
| Count | 374 | 388 | 3.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Korsmo
On the ethnicity front, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Korsmo identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 97.06% of Korsmos were White, which dropped slightly to 96.13% in 2010. The Hispanic population bearing the Korsmo name also decreased from 1.87% to 1.55% during the decade. There were no recorded instances of Korsmos identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.06% | 96.13% | -0.96% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 1.55% | -17.11% |
| 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% |