Explore the Family Name Fogelberg
The meaning of Fogelberg
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements fogel, an ornamental (old) spelling of fågel ‘bird’ + berg ‘mountain, hill’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Erland, Johan.
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How common is the last name Fogelberg in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fogelberg held a consistent rank of popularity in both 2000 and 2010 (ranks 57406 and 57372 respectively). There was a small increase in the number of people with the Fogelberg surname during this period, going from 332 to 355 individuals, representing a change of approximately 6.93 percent. The proportion of individuals named Fogelberg per 100k people remained steady at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,406 | #57,372 | 0.06% |
| Count | 332 | 355 | 6.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fogelberg
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Fogelberg surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 95.48 percent in 2000 to 92.96 percent in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black in either census year. Interestingly, while no individuals associated with the Fogelberg surname identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, this category showed an appearance in 2010, making up 2.82 percent of the Fogelbergs. Additionally, the percentage of those identifying as having two or more races decreased slightly by 6.27 percent over this ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.48% | 92.96% | -2.64% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.82% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.71% | 2.54% | -6.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |