Explore the Family Name Kristensen
The meaning of Kristensen
Danish, Norwegian, and North German: patronymic from the personal name Kristen (see Christen). Compare Christensen. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Jorgen, Ove, Peer, Sven, Vibeke, Bent, Bjorn, Carsten, Hilmar, Juhl, Karsten. German Hans, Kurt, Benno, Bernhard, Claus, Georg, Gerda, Jutta, Konrad, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Kristensen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kristensen has seen a modest growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 23,391 in 2000 to 23,002 in 2010, marking a 1.66% change. In terms of count, there were 1,014 individuals with the Kristensen surname in 2000, which increased by 9.57% to 1,111 in 2010. However, the proportion of Kristensens per 100,000 remained stable at 0.38 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,391 | #23,002 | 1.66% |
| Count | 1,014 | 1,111 | 9.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kristensen
The ethnic identity of individuals with the Kristensen surname, also from the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White. In 2000, approximately 95.07% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 94.33% in 2010. The next largest group was Hispanics, making up 2.27% in 2000 and 2.25% in 2010. Although there was a small percentage of Kristensens identifying as Black, this group saw a significant increase from 0.89% in 2000 to 1.26% in 2010. Those who identified as belonging to two or more races made up 1.28% in 2000, decreasing to 1.17% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.07% | 94.33% | -0.78% |
| Hispanic | 2.27% | 2.25% | -0.88% |
| Black | 0.89% | 1.26% | 41.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 1.17% | -8.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |