Explore the Family Name Syvertsen
The meaning of Syvertsen
Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Syvert, a variant of Sivert. Compare Sivertsen and Syvertson. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Alf, Erik, Jorgen, Per.
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How common is the last name Syvertsen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Syvertsen saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Syvertsen ranked as the 52,935th most common name, dropping to the 56,710th position by 2010, which is a 7.13% decrease. The number of individuals bearing this surname also slightly decreased from 367 in 2000 to 360 in 2010, a decline of 1.91%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k individuals reduced by 14.29% from 0.14 to 0.12 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,935 | #56,710 | -7.13% |
| Count | 367 | 360 | -1.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Syvertsen
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority of individuals with the Syvertsen surname identified as White, accounting for 96.73% in 2000 and 96.11% in 2010, indicating a slight decline of 0.64%. Hispanic representation was 1.63% in 2000 but no representation was recorded in 2010. A small percentage (1.67%) identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, marking the first time this ethnic group appeared in the data for this surname. There were no individuals who identified as Black, American Indian or Alaskan Native, or of two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.73% | 96.11% | -0.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |