Explore the Family Name Malmgren
The meaning of Malmgren
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements malm ‘sand, gravel’ (a common placename element) or ‘ore’ + gren ‘branch’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Britt, Erland, Sven.
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How common is the last name Malmgren in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Malmgren saw a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 25,633 in the year 2000, it fell to 27,646 in 2010, reflecting a drop of approximately 7.85 percent. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased by about 3.76 percent, from 904 to 870 individuals. The proportion per 100,000 people of this surname declined by 14.71 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,633 | #27,646 | -7.85% |
| Count | 904 | 870 | -3.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.29 | -14.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Malmgren
Concerning ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Malmgren surname predominantly identifies with the White ethnic group, although its percentage decreased by 2.41, from 94.58 percent in 2000 to 92.30 percent in 2010. However, there was an increase in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic populations, with increases of 54.95 percent and 61.81 percent, respectively. Additionally, the number of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races increased by 48.39 percent. There was no change for those identifying as Black, and the data for American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed for privacy in the 2010 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.58% | 92.3% | -2.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 3.22% | 61.81% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 2.3% | 48.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.11% | 1.72% | 54.95% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.77% | 0% | 0% |