Explore the Family Name Ohlsson
The meaning of Ohlsson
Swedish: variant of Olsson. Compare Ohlson and Olson. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Nils, Alvar, Anders, Bjorn, Bodil, Eskil, Lars, Lennart, Stellan.
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How common is the last name Ohlsson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ohlsson decreased slightly between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 53,420 in 2000 to 57,234 in 2010, a drop of 7.14%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also saw a minor decrease, going from 363 in 2000 to 356 in 2010, marking a decline of 1.93%. This indicates that the proportion of people named Ohlsson per 100,000 population decreased by 7.69% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,420 | #57,234 | -7.14% |
| Count | 363 | 356 | -1.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ohlsson
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ohlsson, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 96.97% in 2000 to 94.66% in 2010. Over the same period, there was a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.65% to 2.25%. Interestingly, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, but by 2010 they accounted for 1.97% of individuals with the Ohlsson surname. There were no recorded changes in the percentages of those identifying as two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.97% | 94.66% | -2.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 2.25% | 36.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.97% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |