Explore the Family Name Bielenberg
The meaning of Bielenberg
German: habitational name from a place called Bielenberg, near Glückstadt in Schleswig-Holstein.
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How common is the last name Bielenberg in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bielenberg has experienced some fluctuation over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked at 46,153 in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had dropped to 50,196, indicating a decline in popularity by 8.76%. The number of people with this surname also saw a decrease from 435 in 2000 to 417 in 2010, representing a 4.14% drop. The proportion of individuals with the surname Bielenberg per 100k people also saw a downward trend, decreasing by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,153 | #50,196 | -8.76% |
| Count | 435 | 417 | -4.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bielenberg
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Bielenberg identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 99.08% to 97.84% over the decade. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as two or more races increased slightly, reaching 1.20% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.08% | 97.84% | -1.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |