Explore the Family Name Ohlsen
The meaning of Ohlsen
1. Danish, North German, and Norwegian: variant of Olsen. It is very rare in Norway. Compare Ohlson. 2. North German: patronymic from Ohl 1. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Nils.
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How common is the last name Ohlsen in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ohlsen has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of the surname fell by 4.05%, moving from the 29,625th position in 2000 to the 30,825th in 2010. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname saw a minimal increase of 0.67% during the same period, rising from 750 people in 2000 to 755 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people experienced a decrease of 7.14%, indicating a decline in the prevalence of the Ohlsen surname in the overall population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,625 | #30,825 | -4.05% |
| Count | 750 | 755 | 0.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.26 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ohlsen
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ohlsen, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White, accounting for 93.51% in 2010 down from 93.60% in 2000. The presence of Hispanic individuals with this surname showed a small growth of 3.06% over the decade, increasing from 3.60% in 2000 to 3.71% in 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders decreased by 17.50%, while those identifying as two or more races remained almost stable with a negligible decrease of 0.58%. The counts for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remain at zero, indicating no reported individuals with the Ohlsen surname from these ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.6% | 93.51% | -0.1% |
| Hispanic | 3.6% | 3.71% | 3.06% |
| Two or More Races | 1.73% | 1.72% | -0.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.66% | -17.5% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |