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

Svenson, 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 Svenson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Svenson in America

Svenson is the 25226th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Svenson surname appeared 982 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 Svenson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Svenson 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 Svenson

The surname Svenson has its origins in Scandinavia, specifically in Sweden. It is a patronymic name, meaning it was derived from the father's given name. The name is composed of the Swedish word "son," which means "son," and the name "Sven," which was a common given name in Sweden during the Middle Ages.

The name Sven is believed to have originated from the Old Norse name Sveinn, which means "young man" or "boy." This name was popular among the Vikings and can be traced back to the 9th century. The earliest recorded instances of the name Svenson can be found in Swedish parish records dating back to the 16th century.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Svenson was Sven Svenson, a Swedish clergyman who lived in the late 16th century. He served as a pastor in the town of Skara and was known for his work in promoting education and literacy among the local population.

Another notable figure with the surname Svenson was Johan Svenson, a Swedish explorer who lived in the 17th century. He was part of an expedition to the Arctic region and is credited with discovering several islands in the Svalbard archipelago.

In the 18th century, Carl Svenson was a Swedish botanist and physician who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in Scandinavia. He authored several books on the subject and is remembered for his extensive collection of plant specimens.

Moving into the 19th century, Johan Svenson was a Swedish-American artist and painter who emigrated to the United States in the mid-1800s. He is known for his landscapes and portraits depicting life in the American West.

Lastly, one of the most famous individuals with the surname Svenson was Nils Svenson, a Swedish engineer and inventor who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is credited with developing the modern-day safety match and was a pioneer in the field of industrial safety.

While the surname Svenson is primarily associated with Sweden, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and immigration. However, its roots can be traced back to the rich history and culture of Scandinavia, where it has been a part of the linguistic landscape for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Svenson

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

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

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