Explore the Family Name Blomberg
The meaning of Blomberg
1. Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements blom ‘flower’ + berg ‘mountain, hill’. Compare Bloomberg. 2. Danish: habitational name from a place so named. 3. German: habitational name from either of two places called Blomberg, in Lippe district and Friesland. 4. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Blumberg. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Sven, Erik, Jorgen, Pontus.
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How common is the last name Blomberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Blomberg has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Blomberg was the 12,154th most popular surname, with 2,351 individuals carrying it, representing a proportion of 0.87 per 100,000 people. By 2010, Blomberg had fallen to the 13,091st rank, with a count of 2,343 individuals, or a proportion of 0.79 per 100,000 people. This represents a change of -7.71 in rank and a -0.34 decrease in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,154 | #13,091 | -7.71% |
| Count | 2,351 | 2,343 | -0.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.87 | 0.79 | -9.2% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blomberg
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Blomberg surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows minor shifts between 2000 and 2010. The greatest percentage of those with the Blomberg surname identify as White, although this has dropped from 96.60% in 2000 to 94.15% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Blomberg surname showed a significant increase, going from 1.06% in 2000 to 2.05% in 2010. Other increases were observed among Asian/Pacific Islanders and those identifying with two or more races, moving from 0.64% to 1.07%, and 1.40% to 1.92%, respectively. The categories of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native appeared in 2010 with percentages of 0.26% and 0.55% respectively, as data for these groups was suppressed in 2000 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.6% | 94.15% | -2.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 2.05% | 93.4% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 1.92% | 37.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.64% | 1.07% | 67.19% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.55% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.26% | 0% |