Explore the Family Name Rasmusen
The meaning of Rasmusen
Americanized form (and a rare Danish variant) of Danish, Norwegian, and North German Rasmussen. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rasmusen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rasmusen saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 70,473rd and by 2010 it fell slightly to the 73,911th position, marking a 4.88% decrease. However, despite the drop in rank, the count of individuals bearing the Rasmusen surname increased from 259 in 2000 to 262 in 2010, reflecting a modest growth of 1.16%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 10%, from 0.1 to 0.09 over the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,473 | #73,911 | -4.88% |
| Count | 259 | 262 | 1.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rasmusen
The ethnic identity associated with the Rasmusen surname also evolved between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 94.21% of individuals with the surname identified as White, dropping slightly to 91.60% in 2010. There was a minimal presence of Hispanic ethnicity, somewhat declining from 2.70% in 2000 to 2.29% ten years later. New appearances in 2010 were those identifying with Two or More Races (2.67%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.29%). No data was recorded for the Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native ethnic identities during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.21% | 91.6% | -2.77% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.29% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 2.29% | -15.19% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |