Explore the Family Name Ahlberg
The meaning of Ahlberg
1. Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements ahl, an ornamental spelling of al ‘alder’, + berg ‘mountain, hill’. Compare Alberg. 2. German: habitational name from Ahlberg, a hamlet near Mariendorf in Hesse, or Ahlenberg near Dortmund. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Lennart, Karsten, Nils, Thor.
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How common is the last name Ahlberg in the United States?
Based on the decennial U.S. Census, the frequency of the surname Ahlberg has seen minor fluctuation in the past decade. In 2000, the surname ranked as the 22,039th most common surname, dropping slightly to the 23,300th position in 2010, representing a -5.72% change. The census count reveals a marginal decrease in the number of individuals with the Ahlberg surname from 1,096 in 2000 to 1,093 in 2010, marking a -0.27% change. This is also reflected in the proportion per 100k people, which showed a -9.76% decline over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,039 | #23,300 | -5.72% |
| Count | 1,096 | 1,093 | -0.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.37 | -9.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ahlberg
In terms of ethnicity, the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts. The percentage of Ahlbergs who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 0.64% in 2000 to 0.46% in 2010, a -28.12% change. There was no record of individuals identifying as two or more races in 2000, but that figure increased to 0.73% in 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname have identified as White, though there was a small decrease from 97.99% in 2000 to 95.52% in 2010. Notably, the number of Ahlbergs who identify as Hispanic saw a significant increase, going from 0.55% in 2000 to 2.93% in 2010, a staggering 432.73% rise. Conversely, those identifying as Black decreased from 0.46% to 0%, and there were no records of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.99% | 95.52% | -2.52% |
| Hispanic | 0.55% | 2.93% | 432.73% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.64% | 0.46% | -28.12% |
| Black | 0.46% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |