Explore the Family Name Sveen
The meaning of Sveen
Norwegian: habitational name from any of numerous farmsteads in eastern Norway, named Sveen, from Old Norse svith ‘land cleared by burning’, from svitha ‘to burn’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Arnfinn, Erik, Knut, Lars, Sven.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sveen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sveen has seen a significant decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 51,945 in popularity with 376 people having this last name. However, by 2010, the rank fell to 79,075 and the number of people with this surname decreased to 241. This represented a rank change of -52.23% and a count change of -35.9%. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a decrease of -42.86%, falling from 0.14 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,945 | #79,075 | -52.23% |
| Count | 376 | 241 | -35.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.08 | -42.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sveen
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sveen, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly tied to individuals identifying as White. In 2000, 98.4% of those with this surname identified as White, slightly decreasing to 97.1% in 2010. There were no individuals linked to Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year. By 2010, there was a small representation of Black ethnicity, but the data does not provide a specific percentage due to privacy regulations. No individuals with this surname identified as belonging to two or more races during this ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.4% | 97.1% | -1.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |