Explore the Family Name Ljunggren
The meaning of Ljunggren
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements ljung ‘heather’ (probably from a placename) + gren ‘branch’. Compare Younggren and Youngren.
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How common is the last name Ljunggren in the United States?
The surname Ljunggren has seen a mild increase in popularity in the United States over the first decade of the 21st century, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, its rank was 100194 among all surnames, while in 2010, it climbed to 98982, showing an increase of approximately 1.21%. Simultaneously, the count of people with this surname also increased from 167 in 2000 to 183 in 2010 — marking a growth rate of 9.58%. However, the surname's proportion per 100,000 population remained constant at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #100,194 | #98,982 | 1.21% |
| Count | 167 | 183 | 9.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ljunggren
In terms of ethnic identity, the census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Ljunggren surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease from 92.81% to 91.26% over this period. The American Indian and Alaskan Native identity saw a notable increase of 13.99%, albeit from a relatively low base of 4.79% in 2000. Remarkably, in 2010, some individuals began to identify as being of two or more races, accounting for 2.73% of the total. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black in either year. This information is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.81% | 91.26% | -1.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.79% | 5.46% | 13.99% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |