Explore the Family Name Tellefsen
The meaning of Tellefsen
Norwegian: patronymic from Tellef, a form of the Old Norse personal name Thorleifr, composed of the name of the god Thórr (see Thor) + leifr ‘heir, descendant’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Tellef, Aane, Ingeborg, Toralf, Torleif.
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How common is the last name Tellefsen in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tellefsen in the United States has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 46,426 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 48,800—a change of -5.11 percent. However, the actual count of people bearing the surname remained stable at 432 during this decade. The proportion of individuals named Tellefsen per 100,000 population also declined slightly, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,426 | #48,800 | -5.11% |
| Count | 432 | 432 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tellefsen
The ethnic identity associated with the Tellefsen surname has diversified, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While the majority of Tellefsens identified as White in both 2000 (96.53 percent) and 2010 (92.82 percent), there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.62 percent to 5.09 percent. There were also minor changes in other ethnic identities: in 2000, 1.39 percent reported being of two or more races, but this figure was not represented in 2010. Conversely, in 2010, 1.16 percent identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, a category that was not represented in 2000. There were no Tellefsens identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.53% | 92.82% | -3.84% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 5.09% | 214.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.16% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |