Explore the Family Name Cederberg
The meaning of Cederberg
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements ceder‘cedar’ + berg ‘mountain, hill’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Nils, Sven.
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How common is the last name Cederberg in the United States?
The surname Cederberg, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease in popularity within the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked at 38,320 but by 2010, it had fallen slightly to 40,554, a drop of approximately 5.83%. Moreover, the count of individuals identified with this surname also dipped by 0.74%, from 543 in 2000 to 539 in 2010. Consequently, the occurrence of this surname per 100k people decreased by 10% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,320 | #40,554 | -5.83% |
| Count | 543 | 539 | -0.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cederberg
In terms of ethnic identity, the surname Cederberg is predominantly associated with those identifying as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of Whites holding this surname increased marginally by 0.36% from 97.24% in 2000 to 97.59% in 2010. There was a small presence of Hispanics who bore this surname, but that too saw a decrease from 1.84% in 2000 to 1.67% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.24% | 97.59% | 0.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.84% | 1.67% | -9.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |