Explore the Family Name Wahlgren
The meaning of Wahlgren
Swedish: variant of Wallgren.
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How common is the last name Wahlgren in the United States?
The surname Wahlgren showed a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Wahlgren ranked as the 35,106th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 34,668th position. This represents a 1.25% change in rank. The number of people with the Wahlgren surname also increased from 608 in 2000 to 652 in 2010, marking a 7.24% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped slightly by 4.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,106 | #34,668 | 1.25% |
| Count | 608 | 652 | 7.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wahlgren
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Wahlgren surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased from 96.05% in 2000 to 93.56% in 2010. The percentage of Wahlgrens identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also decreased slightly over this period. However, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.32% in 2000 to 2.91% in 2010, as well as an increase in those reporting two or more races, from 1.64% to 2.30%. No individuals with the Wahlgren surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.05% | 93.56% | -2.59% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 2.91% | 120.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.64% | 2.3% | 40.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.99% | 0.92% | -7.07% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |