Explore the Family Name Widen
The meaning of Widen
Swedish (Widén): ornamental or habitational name composed of the element Wid- (see Widman) + the adjectival suffix -én, a derivative of Latin -enius ‘relating to’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Gunnel, Iver, Lennart, Sven.
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How common is the last name Widen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Widen witnessed a minimal drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell slightly from 34,673 to 34,878, marking a 0.59% decrease. Contrarily, the count of individuals carrying the surname Widen saw a modest increase from 617 to 647, an upsurge of approximately 4.86%. The proportion per 100k people mirrored the rank's minor decline, falling by 4.35% from 0.23 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,673 | #34,878 | -0.59% |
| Count | 617 | 647 | 4.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Widen
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Widen, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes over the decade. In 2010, new groups were recorded under the surname: Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, each constituting 0.77% of the total. The percentage of White individuals with this surname showed a slight reduction, decreasing from 95.79% to 95.05%. The Hispanic representation increased notably by 80.14%, growing from 1.46% in 2000 to 2.63% in 2010. Meanwhile, Black representation decreased entirely, going from 0.97% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.79% | 95.05% | -0.77% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 2.63% | 80.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.77% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.77% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.77% | 0% |
| Black | 0.97% | 0% | -100% |