2000
#138,741
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Falkman
A surname derived from the Old Norse words falki meaning "falcon" and mann meaning "man".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 170 Americans carry the last name Falkman. That puts it at #122,574 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,016,202 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Falkman surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
170
1 in 2,016,202
Census rank
#122,574
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
148
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 148 bearers of the surname Falkman in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 122574th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Falkman, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.8%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Falkman
The surname FALKMAN has its origins in Sweden, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old Swedish word "falk," which means falcon, and the suffix "-man" indicating a person. The name likely referred to a falconer or someone associated with the hunting of falcons.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name FALKMAN can be found in the Swedish Census Rolls of 1540, where a Hans Falkman is listed as a resident of Stockholm. In the 16th century, the name also appears in various Swedish church records and tax records, indicating its widespread use during that time.
In the 17th century, the FALKMAN name gained prominence with the birth of Johan Falkman (1634-1698), a Swedish theologian and bishop of Strängnäs. He was a notable figure in the Swedish Lutheran Church and played a significant role in the religious life of the country during his time.
Another notable bearer of the FALKMAN surname was Carl Falkman (1774-1854), a Swedish merchant and industrialist who founded the Falkman & Co. trading company in Stockholm. His business ventures contributed significantly to the economic growth of Sweden in the early 19th century.
In the literary world, the name FALKMAN is associated with the Swedish novelist and playwright August Falkman (1877-1936). He was known for his works exploring social issues and the lives of working-class people in Sweden.
Moving into the 20th century, Erik Falkman (1907-1989) was a prominent Swedish architect and urban planner. He played a crucial role in the reconstruction and modernization of several Swedish cities after World War II, leaving a lasting impact on the country's architectural landscape.
The FALKMAN surname has also been associated with various locations and place names in Sweden, such as Falkmanska Gården, a historic farm in Uppland, and Falkman's Park, a public park in Stockholm named after the Falkman family who once owned the land.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Falkman
Among Census respondents with the surname Falkman, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.8%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Falkman bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Falkman surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.2% · 132
- Hispanic or Latino6.8% · 10
- Two or more races2.0% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.4% · 2
- Black or African American0.7% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Falkman
Falkman appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#135,593
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
+13 bearers (+11.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,148 places
2020
#122,574
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 148
+24 bearers (+19.4%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 13,019 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #138,741 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #135,593 | 124 | 0.04 | +13 bearers (+11.7%) | Up 3,148 places |
| 2020 | #122,574 | 148 | 0.05 | +24 bearers (+19.4%) | Up 13,019 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Falkman surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #135,593 | #122,574 | 9.6% |
| Count | 124 | 148 | 19.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.05 | 23.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Falkman bearers went from 124 to 148 (+19.4% change). The surname moved up 13,019 positions in the national ranking, going from #135,593 to #122,574.
FAQ
Falkman surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Falkman?
Name Census estimates that about 170 living Americans carry the surname Falkman. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,016,202 residents.
How common is Falkman?
Falkman ranks #122,574 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 148 people with the surname Falkman. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (170), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Falkman.
Has Falkman become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Falkman went from 124 recorded bearers to 148. That is an increase of 24 (+19.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #135,593 to #122,574.
What does the Census say about the background of Falkman?
Among Census respondents with the surname Falkman, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.8%) and Two or More Races (2.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Falkman in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.2% (132 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Falkman appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.2%), Hispanic (6.8%), Two or More Races (2.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Falkman (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Falkman mean?
A surname derived from the Old Norse words falki meaning "falcon" and mann meaning "man". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Falkman (0.05 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Falkman?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.