Explore the Family Name Youngren
The meaning of Youngren
Americanized form of Swedish Ljunggren. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Youngren in the United States?
The surname Youngren saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Youngren ranked 26,056 in terms of popularity and the count stood at 884. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 27,625 with the total count decreasing to 871. This represents a negative change of 6.02 in ranking and a dip of 1.47 in the overall count. The proportion per 100k also decreased over this decade by 9.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,056 | #27,625 | -6.02% |
| Count | 884 | 871 | -1.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.3 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Youngren
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Youngren, there were a few shifts between 2000 and 2010 as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of people with the surname Youngren identified as White, making up 96.95% in 2000 and dropping slightly to 94.14% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.57% to 1.03%, while the proportion claiming two or more races jumped from zero to 2.41%. The percentage of Hispanic individuals remained stable with a slight increase from 1.47% to 1.49%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.95% | 94.14% | -2.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.41% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 1.49% | 1.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 1.03% | 80.7% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.57% | 0% | 0% |