Explore the Family Name Alber
The meaning of Alber
German: 1. from the personal name Alber, a shortened form of either Adalbert (see Albert) or Adalbero (from elements meaning ‘noble bear’). 2. topographic name from Middle High German alber(boum) ‘white poplar’, from Old High German albari (ultimately from Latin albus ‘white, pale’) for someone who lived near a prominent group of poplars. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto, Franz, Hans, Inge, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Alber in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Alber has seen a slight shift over the span of a decade. In 2000, Alber was ranked as the 13,957th most common surname, and by 2010, it dropped slightly to 14,695th. Despite this decrease in rank, the total count of individuals with the Alber surname increased by 1.97% from 1984 in 2000 to 2023 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of the Alber surname per 100k people also declined by 6.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,957 | #14,695 | -5.29% |
| Count | 1,984 | 2,023 | 1.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 0.69 | -6.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alber
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Alber. The majority of people with this last name identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a marginal decline (2.57%) in this ethnicity over the decade. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising from 4.18% in 2000 to 7.56% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races and those identifying as Black decreased by 46.77% and 29.79%, respectively. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.73% | 89.37% | -2.57% |
| Hispanic | 4.18% | 7.56% | 80.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 0.99% | -46.77% |
| Black | 1.41% | 0.99% | -29.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |