Explore the Family Name Magnussen
The meaning of Magnussen
Danish, Norwegian, and North German: patronymic from the personal name Magnus. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Alf, Bjorn, Helle, Oivind.
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How common is the last name Magnussen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Magnussen has seen a slight increase in occurrence from 2000 to 2010. The data shows that there were 614 people with the surname Magnussen in 2000 and this number increased by 5.86% to 650 in 2010. Despite the increase in count, the rank of the surname in terms of popularity remained relatively stable, moving from position 34,799 in 2000 to position 34,758 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,799 | #34,758 | 0.12% |
| Count | 614 | 650 | 5.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Magnussen
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Magnussen. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with the surname Magnussen identified as White, although the proportion decreased slightly from 96.58% to 94.77%. There was an notable increase in persons identifying as Hispanic, from 2.28% in 2000 to 4.00% in 2010. However, there were no reported instances of the surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.58% | 94.77% | -1.87% |
| Hispanic | 2.28% | 4% | 75.44% |
| 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% |