Explore the Family Name Mogensen
The meaning of Mogensen
Danish and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Mogens, Danish form of Magnus. This surname is rare in Norway. Compare Morgensen. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Niels, Palle.
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How common is the last name Mogensen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mogensen ranked 20,270 in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped slightly to 21,459 in 2010, which is a 5.87% decrease. The number of individuals with this last name also decreased minimally from 1,221 to 1,218 between 2000 and 2010, representing a 0.25% decline. Meanwhile, the proportion of people named Mogensen per 100,000 declined by 8.89%, dropping from 0.45 to 0.41.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,270 | #21,459 | -5.87% |
| Count | 1,221 | 1,218 | -0.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.41 | -8.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mogensen
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of Mogensens identify as White, with 95.82% in 2000 and 94.75% in 2010, a minor decrease of 1.12%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased significantly from 0.41% in 2000 to 0.90% in 2010, marking a dramatic change of 119.51%. Individuals claiming two or more ethnic identities rose from 1.06% to 1.48%, an increase of 39.62%. The Hispanic representation also saw a modest rise of 9.84%, going from 2.54% to 2.79%. No individuals with the Mogensen surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.82% | 94.75% | -1.12% |
| Hispanic | 2.54% | 2.79% | 9.84% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 1.48% | 39.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.41% | 0.9% | 119.51% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |