Explore the Family Name Baerg
The meaning of Baerg
German (Bärg): variant of Berg. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Baerg in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Baerg has experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 56,392 in 2000, the surname fell to rank 58,337 in 2010, reflecting a change of -3.45%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the last name Baerg increased by 2.65%, from 339 in 2000 to 348 in 2010. However, its overall proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 7.69% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,392 | #58,337 | -3.45% |
| Count | 339 | 348 | 2.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baerg
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority (92.33%) of individuals with the surname Baerg identified as White, which slightly decreased to 91.95% in 2010. A small fraction (3.83%) identified as Hispanic in 2000, which slightly increased to 4.02% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0% in 2000 to 1.72% in 2010. Those who identified with two or more races made up 1.77% of the Baerg population in 2000, but this category was not represented in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year for this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.33% | 91.95% | -0.41% |
| Hispanic | 3.83% | 4.02% | 4.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.77% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |