Explore the Family Name Adelberg
The meaning of Adelberg
1. German: habitational name from a place in southwestern Germany called Adelberg, named with Middle High German adel ‘noble’ + berg ‘mountain, hill’. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German adel ‘noble’ + berg ‘mountain, hill’. Some characteristic forenames: German Merwin, Erwin.
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How common is the last name Adelberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Adelberg saw a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 72,717th but fell to 77,522nd by 2010, marking a drop of 6.61%. The number of individuals bearing the Adelberg surname also slightly decreased during this period, from 249 in 2000 to 247 in 2010, indicating a subtle decline of 0.8%. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population dropped by 11.11%, moving from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,717 | #77,522 | -6.61% |
| Count | 249 | 247 | -0.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Adelberg
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals some insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Adelberg surname. In both 2000 and 2010, there was no recorded instance of the name being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities. However, it is predominantly associated with the White ethnicity. In 2000, 97.19% of those with the Adelberg surname were identified as White, slightly decreasing to 96.36% by 2010. No data was provided for those identifying as two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.19% | 96.36% | -0.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |