Explore the Family Name Liljedahl
The meaning of Liljedahl
1. Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements lilje (a genitive form of lilja ‘lily’ used in compounds) + dahl, an ornamental (old) spelling of dal ‘valley’. 2. Norwegian: habitational name from the placename Liljedal, with the same meaning as 1 above. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Nels, Gurli, Sven, Tor.
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How common is the last name Liljedahl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Liljedahl witnessed a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 56,979 but fell to 64,388 by 2010, marking a 13% drop. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 335 in 2000 to 309 in 2010, representing a 7.76% reduction. Furthermore, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also saw a 16.67% decrease from 0.12 to 0.1 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,979 | #64,388 | -13% |
| Count | 335 | 309 | -7.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Liljedahl
As for the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the surname Liljedahl, there were some notable changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased slightly by 9.50% from 1.79% to 1.62%. On the other hand, those identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase of 52.35%, from 1.49% to 2.27%. The percentage of White individuals slightly declined from 93.43% to 90.61%, a 3.02% change. The Hispanic representation increased by 38.11%, from 3.28% to 4.53%. The proportions of Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant with no individuals reported under these categories in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.43% | 90.61% | -3.02% |
| Hispanic | 3.28% | 4.53% | 38.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 2.27% | 52.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.79% | 1.62% | -9.5% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |