Explore the Family Name Achterberg
The meaning of Achterberg
North German and Dutch: topographic name from any of several villages called Achterberg, i.e. achter de berg ‘behind the hill’. Most families with this surname come from Achterberg near Rhenen by the Rhine river in Utrecht. Other possibilities are Achterberg, a hamlet near Dongen in North Brabant, Achterberg near Bad Bentheim across the border in Germany, and (also in Germany) Achterberg near Tönisberg über Krefeld. Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Hans, Kurt, Lorenz.
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How common is the last name Achterberg in the United States?
The Achterberg surname, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, displayed a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of the Achterberg surname was 38890, which shifted to 40144 in 2010, indicating a decline in popularity by 3.22 percent. However, interestingly, the count of individuals with this surname saw an increase, moving from 534 in 2000 to 546 in 2010, marking a growth of 2.25 percent. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a reduction from 0.2 to 0.19, falling by 5 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,890 | #40,144 | -3.22% |
| Count | 534 | 546 | 2.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Achterberg
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Achterberg surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic identity. In 2000, 97 percent of people with this surname identified as White, seeing a slight drop to 95.79 percent in 2010. The Hispanic representation among those with the surname increased slightly from 2.43 percent to 2.56 percent over the same period. There was also a new emergence of those identifying with two or more races, accounting for 0.92 percent in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities reported no representation in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97% | 95.79% | -1.25% |
| Hispanic | 2.43% | 2.56% | 5.35% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |