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

Mogensen, 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 Mogensen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mogensen in America

Mogensen is the 21459th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mogensen surname appeared 1,218 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Mogensen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mogensen 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 Mogensen

The surname Mogensen is of Danish origin, with roots that can be traced back to the medieval period. It is a patronymic name, derived from the Old Norse personal name Mogr, which was a diminutive form of the name Magnus. Mogensen essentially means "son of Mogr" or "son of Magnus."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mogensen can be found in the Danish Census Book of 1787, where it appears as "Mogensen." This record suggests that the name was already well-established in Denmark by the late 18th century.

The name Mogensen is closely associated with the Jutland region of Denmark, particularly the areas around Aarhus and Vejle. It is believed that the name originated in these regions and then spread to other parts of the country.

While the name Mogensen does not appear in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners in England in the 11th century, it is worth noting that the name Magnus, from which Mogensen is derived, is mentioned in the book.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Mogensen was Hans Mogensen (1540-1619), a Danish theologian and academic who served as the rector of the University of Copenhagen.

Another notable figure was Jens Mogensen (1690-1765), a Danish merchant and ship owner who played a significant role in the expansion of Denmark's maritime trade during the 18th century.

In the realm of literature, the Danish writer and poet Jens Peter Mogensen (1866-1929) is celebrated for his works that captured the essence of rural life in Denmark.

The artist and painter Harald Mogensen (1876-1931) was a prominent figure in the Danish art scene during the early 20th century, known for his landscape paintings and portraits.

More recently, the Danish architect and designer Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) gained international recognition for his contributions to the Danish Modern furniture design movement of the mid-20th century.

While the Mogensen name may not be as widespread as some other Danish surnames, it remains an integral part of the country's cultural and historical fabric, with a rich legacy spanning several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mogensen

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

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 Mogensen 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 Mogensen 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 Mogensen was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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