Explore the Family Name Colberg
The meaning of Colberg
Variant of Kolberg. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Thor.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Colberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Colberg has experienced a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Colberg was ranked 21,526th in terms of popularity and counted among roughly 1,131 individuals. However, by 2010, the rank fell to 26,451st and the count decreased to about 923 individuals. This represents a change of -22.88 in rank and -18.39 in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decrease of -26.19 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,526 | #26,451 | -22.88% |
| Count | 1,131 | 923 | -18.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.31 | -26.19% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Colberg
In regards to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010 for those with the surname Colberg. While the majority identifying as White slightly dipped from 83.47% to 81.69%, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 12.20% to 13.65%. The Asian/Pacific Islander identification also rose, albeit modestly, from 0.71% to 0.87%. Those identifying as having two or more races increased slightly from 1.86% to 1.95%. Meanwhile, the Black identification marginally declined from 0.80% to 0.76% and the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a rise from 0.97% to 1.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.47% | 81.69% | -2.13% |
| Hispanic | 12.2% | 13.65% | 11.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 1.95% | 4.84% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.97% | 1.08% | 11.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 0.87% | 22.54% |
| Black | 0.8% | 0.76% | -5% |