Explore the Family Name Naslund
The meaning of Naslund
Swedish (Näslund): ornamental name composed of the elements näs ‘isthmus, peninsula’ (probably from a placename) + lund ‘grove’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Helmer, Lennart, Nels, Petter.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Naslund in the United States?
The surname Naslund has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Ranked 33,830th most common in 2000, it dropped to 36,099th by 2010, representing a fall of approximately 6.71%. The number of people carrying the Naslund surname also decreased marginally from 635 to 621, reflecting a decline of 2.2%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with this last name per 100,000 population reduced by 12.5% between these two census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,830 | #36,099 | -6.71% |
| Count | 635 | 621 | -2.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.21 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Naslund
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that a majority of individuals with the Naslund surname identified as White both in 2000 and 2010, though there was a negligible decrease of 0.44%. The representation of Asian/Pacific Islander within this group also declined by nearly 32%. Interestingly, those identifying as Hispanic within the Naslund surname bearers saw a significant increase, rising from 0.79% to 2.25%, marking a 184.81% growth. While the category 'Two or more races' disappeared between the two censuses, a new category, 'American Indian and Alaskan Native', emerged in 2010 with 0.81% representation.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.59% | 95.17% | -0.44% |
| Hispanic | 0.79% | 2.25% | 184.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.42% | 0.97% | -31.69% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.81% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |