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

Severinsen, 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 Severinsen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Severinsen in America

Severinsen is the 92358th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Severinsen surname appeared 199 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 Severinsen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Severinsen 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 Severinsen

The surname SEVERINSEN is of Danish origin, derived from the Danish personal name "Severin", which is believed to have originated from the Latin name "Severinus". The name is thought to have emerged in the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.

The earliest known recorded instances of the SEVERINSEN surname can be traced back to various regions of Denmark, particularly in the northern and central parts of the country. It is believed that the name may have initially been used as a patronymic, indicating "son of Severin".

In terms of historical references, the name SEVERINSEN appears in several Danish records and documents from the 16th and 17th centuries. One notable example is the appearance of the name in the Danish Census records of 1660, which documented the population and households across various regions of Denmark at the time.

The SEVERINSEN surname has also been associated with certain place names in Denmark, such as the town of Severinsgade in Copenhagen, which may have derived its name from an individual bearing the SEVERINSEN surname.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the SEVERINSEN surname was Hans Severinsen, a Danish merchant and trader who lived in the late 16th century. Another notable figure was Peder Severinsen, a Danish theologian and clergyman who lived from 1542 to 1602.

In the 18th century, Jacob Severinsen (1716-1795) was a Danish historian and writer who authored several works on Danish history and culture. Niels Severinsen (1787-1855) was a Danish architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Copenhagen during the early 19th century.

Moving into the 20th century, Carl Severinsen (1903-1983) was a Danish composer and conductor who gained recognition for his orchestral works and contributions to the Danish music scene.

Throughout its history, the SEVERINSEN surname has maintained a strong presence in Denmark and has been associated with various notable individuals across different fields, including trade, religion, literature, architecture, and music.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Severinsen

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

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

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