Explore the Family Name Falkenberg
The meaning of Falkenberg
1. German: habitational name from any of several places, especially in eastern Germany and Bavaria, named from Old High German falk ‘falcon’ + berg ‘mountain, hill’; such placenames are often associated with the presence of a castle, as falconry was a privilege of the nobility. 2. Scandinavian: habitational name or ornamental name from falk ‘falcon’ + berg ‘mountain, hill’. 3. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of the German elements Falke(n) ‘falcon’ + Berg ‘mountain, hill’. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Kurt, Erhardt, Erwin, Fritz, Otto, Ulrika. Scandinavian Carsten, Erik, Tryg.
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How common is the last name Falkenberg in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Falkenberg has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Falkenberg was ranked as the 23,128th most popular surname, but by 2010 it slipped down to the 24,370th position, marking a change of -5.37%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell slightly from 1,031 in 2000 to 1,028 in 2010, indicating a minor drop of -0.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,128 | #24,370 | -5.37% |
| Count | 1,031 | 1,028 | -0.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.35 | -7.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Falkenberg
The ethnic identity associated with the Falkenberg surname exhibits some shifts as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 93.99% of those bearing the Falkenberg surname identified as White, decreasing to 91.83% by 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic saw an increase, from 3.88% in 2000 to 5.35% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also increased from 0.78% to 1.07% over the decade. The percentage identifying with two or more races remained constant at 0.97%. No individuals with the Falkenberg surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.99% | 91.83% | -2.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.88% | 5.35% | 37.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.78% | 1.07% | 37.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 0.97% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |