Explore the Family Name Kvalheim
The meaning of Kvalheim
Norwegian: habitational name from any of the three farmsteads in western Norway named Kvalheim, a compound of Old Norse hvalr ‘whale’ (also denoting a ridge that resembles a whale) and heimr ‘farmstead’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Per, Nels, Erik.
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How common is the last name Kvalheim in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Kvalheim" has seen a noticeable increase between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, this surname ranked 95,091 in popularity with only 178 individuals carrying it. By 2010, the rank had jumped to 82,317 with 229 people bearing this name signifying a 13.43% rise in rank and a 28.65% increase in count. The proportion per 100,000 also rose by 14.29%, from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #95,091 | #82,317 | 13.43% |
| Count | 178 | 229 | 28.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kvalheim
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Kvalheim" remains predominantly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, individuals identifying as White accounted for 96.63% of all "Kvalheim" bearers. By 2010, this percentage slightly reduced to 96.07%, marking a decrease of 0.58%. Interestingly, the year 2010 marked the first appearance of the Hispanic ethnicity within this surname group, accounting for 3.06% of "Kvalheim" carriers. No significant change was observed for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.63% | 96.07% | -0.58% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.06% | 0% |
| 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% |