Explore the Family Name Sandgren
The meaning of Sandgren
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements sand ‘sand’ + gren ‘branch’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Algot, Erik, Thor.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sandgren in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sandgren saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 32,823rd while by 2010, it had risen to 32,632nd place, showing an upward trend of about 0.58 percent. The count of people bearing this name also grew from 659 to 704 during this period, a rise of approximately 6.83 percent. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained constant at 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,823 | #32,632 | 0.58% |
| Count | 659 | 704 | 6.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sandgren
Looking at the ethnicity associated with the surname Sandgren, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identify as white, comprising 95.75 percent in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.74 percent in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 1.06 percent in 2000 to zero in 2010. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as Hispanic witnessed a significant increase from 2.28 percent in 2000 to 4.55 percent in 2010. The census records showed no change for persons identifying as black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with these categories remaining at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.75% | 94.74% | -1.05% |
| Hispanic | 2.28% | 4.55% | 99.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.06% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |