Explore the Family Name Sivertson
The meaning of Sivertson
Americanized form of Norwegian and Danish Sivertsen or of the Swedish cognate Sivertsson. Compare Severtson, Siverson, and Syvertson. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Alf, Sig, Lars.
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How common is the last name Sivertson in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Sivertson" has seen slight fluctuations in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 34,799 with 614 individuals bearing the name, which accounted for approximately 0.23 out of every 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had slightly dropped to 35,671, signaling a decrease in popularity by about 2.51 percent. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased to 630, representing a growth of 2.61 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,799 | #35,671 | -2.51% |
| Count | 614 | 630 | 2.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sivertson
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census provides further insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Sivertson" over the past decade. In 2000, nearly all (99.02 percent) identified as White, but this proportion decreased slightly to 97.46 percent by 2010. Additionally, during the same period, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying their ethnicity as Asian/Pacific Islander and those recognizing themselves as belonging to two or more races, though specific numbers were suppressed for privacy. There were no respondents identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native within both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.02% | 97.46% | -1.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.95% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.79% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |