Explore the Family Name Lundahl
The meaning of Lundahl
1. Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements lund ‘grove’ + dahl, an ornamental spelling of dal ‘valley’. 2. Norwegian: habitational name from the farm name Lundal, of the same etymology as 1 above, or with the first element lon ‘calm, deep pool in a river’, or lun ‘sheltered, warm’.
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How common is the last name Lundahl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lundahl has seen a slight decrease over the course of a decade. In 2000, it ranked 26738th in popularity with 856 individuals bearing the name, representing about 0.32 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the surname had dropped to the 29626th rank with a count of 795, reflecting a proportion of approximately 0.27 per 100,000 people. This denotes a popularity decline of approximately 10.8% over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,738 | #29,626 | -10.8% |
| Count | 856 | 795 | -7.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.27 | -15.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lundahl
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Lundahl surname identify as White, although this percentage slightly declined from 95.68% in 2000 to 91.70% in 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname saw a growth of around 69.82%, increasing from 2.22% in 2000 to 3.77% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander category also experienced an increase from 0.82% to 0.88%. Notably, there was a significant increase in individuals identifying as two or more races, from 0.70% to 2.77%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, however, a small percentage (0.88%) identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.68% | 91.7% | -4.16% |
| Hispanic | 2.22% | 3.77% | 69.82% |
| Two or More Races | 0.7% | 2.77% | 295.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.82% | 0.88% | 7.32% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |