Explore the Family Name Engelberg
The meaning of Engelberg
Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name, a compound of German Engel ‘angel’ + Berg ‘mountain, hill’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Moshe, Ari, Dov, Pincus.
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How common is the last name Engelberg in the United States?
The surname Engelberg has seen a slight increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, Engelberg held the rank of 52,935 most popular surname, but by 2010 it had improved to 51,176, representing a change of 3.32%. The number of individuals carrying the Engelberg surname also rose from 367 in 2000 to 407 in 2010, a growth rate of 10.9%. However, when adjusted for population growth, the proportion of Engelbergs per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,935 | #51,176 | 3.32% |
| Count | 367 | 407 | 10.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Engelberg
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were notable shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Engelberg surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Engelbergs identifying as white slightly increased from 94.82% to 95.58%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic saw significant declines of 24.54% and 24.77% respectively. There were no Engelbergs who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Furthermore, the data showed no Engelbergs reported belonging to two or more races during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.82% | 95.58% | 0.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.27% | 2.46% | -24.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.63% | 1.23% | -24.54% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |