Explore the Family Name Liljegren
The meaning of Liljegren
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements lilje (a genitive form of lilja ‘lily’ used in compounds) + gren ‘branch’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Mauritz, Erik, Karsten, Sven.
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How common is the last name Liljegren in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Liljegren saw a modest rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 57,252nd most popular surname in 2000, it rose to the 55,841st position by 2010, marking a 2.46% climb. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, from 333 to 367, indicating a growth rate of 10.21%. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 did not change, remaining at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,252 | #55,841 | 2.46% |
| Count | 333 | 367 | 10.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Liljegren
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows an overwhelming majority of people with the surname Liljegren identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with percentages of 98.80% and 98.91% respectively. This indicates a slight increase of 0.11% over the decade. There were no reported instances of this surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.8% | 98.91% | 0.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |