Explore the Family Name Westergren
The meaning of Westergren
Swedish: ornamental name composed of (an altered form of) the elements väster ‘western’ + gren ‘branch’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Per.
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How common is the last name Westergren in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Westergren has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 49,249th in 2000, the surname moved up to 48,628th in 2010, reflecting an increase of 1.26%. The number of individuals bearing this last name also grew from 401 to 434 people during the same period, marking an 8.23% rise. Despite these changes, the proportion of the population with the Westergren surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,249 | #48,628 | 1.26% |
| Count | 401 | 434 | 8.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Westergren
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a slight shift within the Westergren surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, those identifying as White represented 98% of the Westergrens, but this percentage dropped to 95.16% by 2010. However, there was a noticeable rise in those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities, from zero in 2000 to 2.07% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as Black emerged at 1.15% in 2010, after not being represented in 2000. Meanwhile, the proportions for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98% | 95.16% | -2.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.07% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |