Find out how popular the last name Dahlgren is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Dahlgren.

Dahlgren, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Dahlgren surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dahlgren in America

Dahlgren is the 10405th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dahlgren surname appeared 3,096 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Dahlgren.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dahlgren to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Dahlgren

The surname Dahlgren originates from Sweden, dating back to the 17th century. It is believed to be derived from the Swedish words "dal," meaning valley, and "gren," meaning branch, suggesting a connection to a location or a person from a valley with branches or trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Dahlgren name can be found in the Swedish "Household Examination Rolls" from the late 17th century, where several families with this surname were documented in various regions of Sweden.

In the 18th century, the Dahlgren name gained prominence with the birth of Karl Dahlgren (1701-1771), a Swedish naval officer and shipbuilder. He played a significant role in the development of the Swedish navy during the reign of King Adolf Frederick.

Another notable figure was John Dahlgren (1809-1870), a Swedish-American naval officer and inventor. He is best known for developing the Dahlgren gun, a type of naval artillery widely used during the American Civil War. John Dahlgren's contributions were instrumental in advancing naval warfare technology.

The Dahlgren name also has connections to the world of academia. Erik Dahlgren (1848-1922) was a Swedish chemist and professor at the University of Uppsala. He made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry and is remembered for his research on organic compounds.

In the 20th century, the name gained international recognition with the Swedish actor and director Rolf Dahlgren (1918-2000). He had a prolific career in both film and theater, and his work was widely acclaimed in Sweden and abroad.

Throughout history, the Dahlgren surname has been associated with various professions and fields, from military and naval service to science and the arts. While the name originated in Sweden, it has since spread to other parts of the world, with individuals bearing this surname contributing to their respective communities and societies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dahlgren

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Dahlgren.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Dahlgren was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Dahlgren has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Dahlgren was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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