Explore the Family Name Svensen
The meaning of Svensen
Norwegian and Danish: patronymic from the personal name Sven, from Old Norse Sveinn, originally a byname meaning ‘boy, servant’. It is rare in Denmark. Compare Svenson, Swanson, Swensen, Swenson, and Swinson.
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How common is the last name Svensen in the United States?
The surname Svensen, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a drop in popularity over time. In 2000, it was ranked 109,915, but by 2010, it had slipped down to 125,282 - a decrease of nearly 14 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 149 in 2000 to 137 in 2010, marking an 8.05 percent decrease. The proportion of people named Svensen per 100,000 was 0.06 in 2000 and decreased by 16.67 percent to 0.05 by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #109,915 | #125,282 | -13.98% |
| Count | 149 | 137 | -8.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Svensen
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Svensen surname is predominantly associated with White individuals, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 94.63 percent of those bearing the surname were White, a figure that slightly increased to 94.89 percent in 2010. The Hispanic segment of the Svensen population saw the most significant increase, with a jump from 3.36 percent in 2000 to 4.38 percent in 2010, which represents a 30.36 percent change. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all reported negligible or zero percentages for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.63% | 94.89% | 0.27% |
| Hispanic | 3.36% | 4.38% | 30.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |