Explore the Family Name Edelberg
The meaning of Edelberg
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German edel ‘noble, splendid, fine’ + Berg ‘hill’. 2. Swedish: ornamental name of German origin (see 1 above).
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How common is the last name Edelberg in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Edelberg saw a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell by approximately 13 percent from 85,996 to 97,210. Furthermore, the number of individuals with this last name also dropped by around 7 percent from 202 to 187. Consequently, the proportion of this surname per 100k people decreased by about 14 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,996 | #97,210 | -13.04% |
| Count | 202 | 187 | -7.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Edelberg
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that most bearers of the surname Edelberg identify as White. In 2000, around 97 percent claimed this ethnic identity, but it slightly decreased to approximately 95.72 percent by 2010. There were no reported instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.03% | 95.72% | -1.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |