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

Youngren, 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 Youngren surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Youngren in America

Youngren is the 27625th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Youngren surname appeared 871 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 Youngren.

We can also compare 2010 data for Youngren 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 Youngren

The surname Youngren has its origins in Scandinavia, more specifically in Sweden, where it first appeared during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Swedish elements "ung" meaning 'young' and "ren" which could be a variant of "rén" meaning 'clean' or 'pure,' or the Old Norse "rein" meaning 'strip of land.' This combination suggests a connotation of youthful purity or a family originating from a specific landscape feature.

The name emerged in regions such as Västergötland and Östergötland, which were historically central parts of Sweden. It is plausible that the name was initially affiliated with descriptions of the family’s attributes or their geographical location. Similar Scandinavian surnames include Jönsson (son of Jon) and Lindström (from the linden tree by the stream), emphasizing family lineage or natural features.

Early records reveal that variations of the name, such as Junggren and Jongren, appeared in Swedish parish registers and census documents from the 16th and 17th centuries. In 1623, a Jon Youngren was recorded in church documents in Skara, a town noted for its ecclesiastical significance in Västergötland. Documentation from this era often varied in spelling due to the lack of standardized linguistic rules.

One of the earliest individuals documented with the surname Youngren is Karl Youngren, born in Västergötland in 1658 and known for his work as a blacksmith and craftsman. By the 18th century, Swedish migration patterns influenced the spread of the surname beyond Sweden. Notably, Anders Youngren (1722-1787), a prominent merchant from Gothenburg, contributed to the local economy and engaged in trade with various European countries.

In the 19th century, the Youngren name crossed the Atlantic with Swedish immigrants seeking better opportunities in North America. Notable among them was Johan Youngren, born in 1835 in Linköping, who settled in Minnesota and became instrumental in establishing the Swedish-American community there. His civic contributions are commemorated in records of the Swedish Lutheran Church founded in 1866.

Another significant figure, Maria Youngren (1867-1942), an educator and social reformer from Uppsala, advocated for women's education and rights in Sweden. She wrote extensively on social issues and her works are referenced in early feminist literature.

In the realm of the arts, Gustav Youngren (1889-1953) gained recognition as a painter and sculptor influenced by the Nordic Romanticism movement. His works depicting the Swedish landscape and rural life are exhibited in various Scandinavian museums, underlining the cultural contributions of the Youngren family.

Collectively, the surname Youngren encapsulates a rich tapestry of historical, geographical, and cultural significance, reflecting its roots in medieval Scandinavia and its evolution over centuries through migration and societal contributions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Youngren

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

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

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