Explore the Family Name Stephensen
The meaning of Stephensen
Danish, Norwegian, and North German: patronymic from the personal name Stephen (see Steven). Compare Stephenson. Some characteristic forenames: German Erna, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Stephensen in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Stephensen has seen a significant decrease in the United States over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 75,219th, but by 2010 it had slipped to 90,853rd, representing a decline of approximately 20.78 percent. The actual number of people bearing this surname also fell from 239 in 2000 to 203 in 2010, a drop of around 15.06 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Stephensen name per 100,000 individuals decreased by 22.22 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,219 | #90,853 | -20.78% |
| Count | 239 | 203 | -15.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stephensen
Discussing the ethnic identity of individuals with the Stephensen surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identify as White. This group saw a slight increase from 94.98 percent in 2000 to 95.57 percent in 2010. Interestingly, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. However, the 2010 census reported a small percentage (2.96%) of individuals with the Stephensen surname identifying as Black, a group not represented in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.98% | 95.57% | 0.62% |
| Black | 0% | 2.96% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |