Explore the Family Name Sjogren
The meaning of Sjogren
Swedish (Sjögren): ornamental name composed of the elements sjö ‘sea, lake’ + gren ‘branch’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Astrid, Erik, Hedda, Hedvig, Johan, Per.
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How common is the last name Sjogren in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Sjogren surname has experienced a slight decrease in popularity over time, moving from the 23,922nd most popular name in 2000 to the 24,685th in 2010, marking a drop of 3.19 percent. The total count of people with the surname increased slightly from 985 in 2000 to 1,011 in 2010, up by 2.64 percent. However, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a decline of 8.11 percent from 0.37 to 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,922 | #24,685 | -3.19% |
| Count | 985 | 1,011 | 2.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.34 | -8.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sjogren
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Sjogren surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals identify as White, accounting for 96.24 percent in 2000 and 94.07 percent in 2010. This indicates a minor decrease of 2.25 percent within this decade. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic and those claiming two or more races saw significant increases. In 2010, 3.26 percent identified as Hispanic, up from 1.42 percent in 2000, marking a rise of 129.58 percent. Those reporting two or more races rose from 0.61 percent to 1.38 percent, an increase of 126.23 percent. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 42.16 percent from 2000 to 2010. The data for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native ethnicity remained at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.24% | 94.07% | -2.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 3.26% | 129.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0.61% | 1.38% | 126.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.02% | 0.59% | -42.16% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |