Explore the Family Name Enberg
The meaning of Enberg
1. Swedish: probably an ornamental name composed of the elements en ‘juniper’ + berg ‘mountain, hill’. 2. Norwegian: habitational name from a farmstead so named, from Old Norse einir ‘juniper’ + berg ‘mountain, hill’. 3. German: habitational name from a place so named in Allgäu. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Johan, Nels.
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How common is the last name Enberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Enberg has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Enberg was ranked 49,869th in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 54,864, representing a -10.02% change. The count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 395 in 2000 to 375 in 2010, marking a -5.06% change. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 people fell from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010, a decrease of -13.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,869 | #54,864 | -10.02% |
| Count | 395 | 375 | -5.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Enberg
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Enberg. In 2000, an overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname, at 96.71%, identified as White. While this percentage fell slightly to 94.93% in 2010, Whites remained the dominant group associated with this surname. Notably, the Asian/Pacific Islander category saw an emergence in 2010, accounting for 2.4% of individuals bearing the surname Enberg, even though there were none in this category in 2000. The proportion of those identifying with two or more races dropped from 1.77% in 2000 to zero in 2010. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.71% | 94.93% | -1.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.4% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.77% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |