Explore the Family Name Tollefsrud
The meaning of Tollefsrud
Norwegian: habitational name from seven farmsteads in southeastern Norway, so named from the personal name Tollef (see Tollefsen) + rud, from Old Norse ruth ‘clearing’.
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How common is the last name Tollefsrud in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tollefsrud has seen a gradual rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 71,808th most common surname but by 2010, it had climbed up to be the 69,579th most common name, marking an increase of 3.1%. During this same time period, there was also a significant growth in the number of people with this surname. From 253 individuals in 2000, it rose to 282 in 2010, indicating an increase of 11.46%. The proportion of people with the Tollefsrud surname per 100k also witnessed an uptick of 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,808 | #69,579 | 3.1% |
| Count | 253 | 282 | 11.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tollefsrud
The Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnicity shows that the majority of individuals with the Tollefsrud surname identify as White. In 2000, 98.81% of Tollefsruds identified as White, and this figure increased slightly to 99.29% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Similarly, there were no individuals who identified with two or more races for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.81% | 99.29% | 0.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |