Explore the Family Name Skoglund
The meaning of Skoglund
Swedish and Norwegian: ornamental or topographic name composed of the elements skog ‘copse, wood’ + lund ‘grove’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Lars, Nils, Sten, Swen.
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How common is the last name Skoglund in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Skoglund saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 14,503 in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 15,272, representing a decrease of 5.3%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly over this period, with 1,884 people bearing the name in 2000 and 1,923 in 2010, an increase of 2.07%. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined from 0.7 to 0.65, a decrease of 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,503 | #15,272 | -5.3% |
| Count | 1,884 | 1,923 | 2.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.7 | 0.65 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skoglund
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Skoglund also experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While the majority of individuals with this name identified as White, decreasing slightly from 96.44% in 2000 to 95.58% in 2010, there were increases in other categories. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew from 0.58% to 0.68%, and those claiming Hispanic ethnicity increased from 1.49% to 1.66%. Notably, there was a significant increase in those identifying as two or more races, jumping from 0.80% in 2000 to 1.40% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.44% | 95.58% | -0.89% |
| Hispanic | 1.49% | 1.66% | 11.41% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 1.4% | 75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.58% | 0.68% | 17.24% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |