Explore the Family Name Torgrimson
The meaning of Torgrimson
Scandinavian: patronymic from the Old Norse personal name Thorgrimr.
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How common is the last name Torgrimson in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Torgrimson" showed a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 74,675th in popularity and rose slightly to 74,608th in 2010, demonstrating an upward shift of 0.09. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 241 in 2000 to 259 in 2010, marking a 7.47% increase. Despite these changes, the proportion of people named Torgrimson per 100,000 remained stable at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #74,608 | 0.09% |
| Count | 241 | 259 | 7.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Torgrimson
The ethnic identity associated with the Torgrimson name evolved subtly over the same period, based on the analysis of the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.27% of individuals with this surname identified as White, dropping to 93.44% by 2010. The decade witnessed the emergence of diversity within bearers of the Torgrimson surname, with approximately 1.93% identifying as two or more races and another 1.93% identifying as Hispanic by 2010. However, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.27% | 93.44% | -2.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.93% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.93% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |