Explore the Family Name Alberg
The meaning of Alberg
1. Swedish: variant of Ahlberg. 2. German: shortened form of Adelberg.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Alberg in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Alberg has seen a decline over the years. In 2000, Alberg ranked 38,706 in popularity and by 2010, it had dropped to 44,356, marking a decrease of 14.6%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also dwindled from 537 in 2000 to 485 in 2010, which is a fall of 9.68%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people with the last name Alberg decreased by 20% from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,706 | #44,356 | -14.6% |
| Count | 537 | 485 | -9.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.16 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alberg
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Alberg as per the Decennial U.S. Census data is predominantly White. In 2000, approximately 97.02% of individuals with the Alberg surname identified as White, and although there was a minor decline, the figure remained high in 2010 at 96.29%. Interestingly, the decade saw the emergence of a small percentage (2.06%) identifying with two or more races under this surname. The data for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either zero or suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.02% | 96.29% | -0.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.06% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.93% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |