Explore the Family Name Sveum
The meaning of Sveum
Norwegian: habitational name from any of numerous farmsteads in Oppland and Hedmark, so named from the dative plural of Sveen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sveum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sveum saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 59,147th in popularity and dropped to 60,790th by 2010, representing a change of -2.78%. However, despite the drop in rank, the count of people carrying the Sveum surname increased from 320 to 331, reflecting a growth of 3.44%. Conversely, its proportion per 100,000 people fell by 8.33%, from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #60,790 | -2.78% |
| Count | 320 | 331 | 3.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sveum
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Sveum also underwent subtle changes between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Predominantly associated with White ethnicity, the percentage decreased slightly from 98.13% to 96.37% over the decade. The census data recorded no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Notably, there was a small emergence of Hispanic ethnicity and those identifying with two or more races by 2010, making up 2.11% and 1.51% of the Sveum surname holders respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.13% | 96.37% | -1.79% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.51% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |