Explore the Family Name Norgren
The meaning of Norgren
Swedish: ornamental name probably composed of the placename element nor ‘narrow stream between two waters’ + the ornamental element gren ‘branch’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Lars, Elof.
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How common is the last name Norgren in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Norgren" saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 29,873rd in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 32,676th, marking a decline of 9.38%. The actual number of individuals with this surname likewise saw a small drop from 742 in 2000 to 703 in 2010, resulting in a 5.26% decrease. Proportionally, the presence of this surname per 100,000 people also declined from 0.28 to 0.24, a reduction of 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,873 | #32,676 | -9.38% |
| Count | 742 | 703 | -5.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.24 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Norgren
On the matter of ethnicity, based on the same Decennial U.S. Census data, changes were observed over the decade from 2000 to 2010. While whites predominantly carried the Norgren surname, their percentage decreased from 94.61% in 2000 to 92.18% in 2010. Meanwhile, those of Hispanic ethnicity with this surname experienced a significant increase of 84.26%, from 2.16% to 3.98%. The percentage of Asians/Pacific Islanders also increased from 0.67% to 0.85%, an increase of 26.87%. However, the proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races slightly fell from 2.16% to 2.13%. There was no recorded change for individuals of Black ethnicity or those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.61% | 92.18% | -2.57% |
| Hispanic | 2.16% | 3.98% | 84.26% |
| Two or More Races | 2.16% | 2.13% | -1.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.67% | 0.85% | 26.87% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |