Explore the Family Name Samuelsen
The meaning of Samuelsen
Danish and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Samuel. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Sig, Thor. German Gunter.
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How common is the last name Samuelsen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Samuelsen saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 53,904, but by 2010, it had risen to rank 49,723—a change of 7.76%. The count of people with this surname also increased from 359 to 422, marking a significant 17.55% increase. Despite this relative growth, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k remained fairly static, moving from 0.13 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,904 | #49,723 | 7.76% |
| Count | 359 | 422 | 17.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Samuelsen
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals bearing the surname Samuelsen identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease from 92.76% to 91.47%. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander stayed relatively stable with only a slight decline. The largest change was an increase in those who identify as two or more races — from 2.51% in 2000 to 3.32% in 2010, representing a 32.27% change. Notably, there were no individuals identifying as Black or Hispanic under this surname in either year, however, a new appearance of American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity was observed in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.76% | 91.47% | -1.39% |
| Two or More Races | 2.51% | 3.32% | 32.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.95% | 1.9% | -2.56% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |