Explore the Family Name Sjodin
The meaning of Sjodin
Swedish (Sjödin): ornamental name composed of the elements sjö ‘sea’ + the adjectival suffix -in, a derivative of Latin -in(i)us ‘relating to’, with intrusive -d- for euphony. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Alf, Anders, Berent, Mats, Nils.
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How common is the last name Sjodin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sjodin has experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 47,838th most popular surname in 2000, it moved to the 48,347th position in 2010, marking a decrease of just over 1%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Sjodin surname increased by 5.05% from 416 to 437 during the same period. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,838 | #48,347 | -1.06% |
| Count | 416 | 437 | 5.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sjodin
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Sjodin surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease of 1.49% in this group between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities saw a rise of 6.02%, albeit from a small base. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Sjodin surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.63% | 95.19% | -1.49% |
| Two or More Races | 2.16% | 2.29% | 6.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |