Explore the Family Name Torgeson
The meaning of Torgeson
Americanized form of Norwegian Torgersen or of its rare Swedish cognate Torgersson. Compare Torgerson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Torgeson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Torgeson has seen a slight decrease over time. In 2000, it ranked 32,567 but dropped to 35,866 by 2010, representing a change of -10.13. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 665 in 2000 to 626 in 2010, marking a 5.86% decrease. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Torgeson per 100,000 people has also declined by 16% from 0.25 to 0.21 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,567 | #35,866 | -10.13% |
| Count | 665 | 626 | -5.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.21 | -16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Torgeson
When discussing ethnic identity associated with the surname Torgeson, it's important to note that the majority identify as white, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. However, from 2000 to 2010, there was a slight decrease in this group from 95.49% to 94.09%. The Hispanic population with this surname increased by 65.93% over the decade, though still represents a small portion of those with the Torgeson surname at 2.24%. The Asian/Pacific Islander population also saw an increase of 49.33%, moving from 0.75% to 1.12%. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races slightly decreased from 1.80% to 1.76%. No changes were observed in the Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native populations, with their percentages remaining at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.49% | 94.09% | -1.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 2.24% | 65.93% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 1.76% | -2.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.75% | 1.12% | 49.33% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |