Explore the Family Name Tollefsen
The meaning of Tollefsen
Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Tollef, a variant of Torleiv, from Old Norse Thorleifr, formed with Thórr, the name of the Scandinavian god of thunder (see Thor) + leifr ‘heir, descendant’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Tollef, Thor.
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How common is the last name Tollefsen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tollefsen recorded a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Tollefsen ranked 50,468th most common surname in the United States, dropping to a rank of 51,830 in 2010, marking a marginal decline of 2.7%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 389 to 401 during this period, reflecting a 3.08% growth. The proportion per 100,000 of the population remained steady at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,468 | #51,830 | -2.7% |
| Count | 389 | 401 | 3.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tollefsen
In terms of ethnicity, the Tollefsen surname exhibited some dynamic changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest ethnic group associated with the surname is White, though its percentage decreased slightly from 88.43% to 86.28%. People of Asian or Pacific Islander identity saw a significant decrease, moving from 5.91% to 3.24%. However, those identifying with two or more races experienced a substantial increase, from 4.11% to 7.98%. The Hispanic representation also increased from 0% to 1.25%, while both Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.43% | 86.28% | -2.43% |
| Two or More Races | 4.11% | 7.98% | 94.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.91% | 3.24% | -45.18% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.25% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |