Explore the Family Name Fosberg
The meaning of Fosberg
1. Norwegian: variant of Fossberg, a habitational name from a farm named Fossberg, from Old Norse fors ‘waterfall’ + berg ‘mountain, hill’. 2. Americanized form of Swedish Forsberg.
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How common is the last name Fosberg in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fosberg saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank dropped by 0.82%, moving from 47,575 in 2000 to 47,966 in 2010. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.25% during the same time period, rising from 419 to 441. Proportionally, though, Fosberg became less common, falling by 6.25% per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,575 | #47,966 | -0.82% |
| Count | 419 | 441 | 5.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fosberg
When it comes to the ethnicity of those bearing the Fosberg name, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the overwhelming majority identify as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 97.85% of all Fosbergs, a figure that decreased slightly to 97.51% by 2010. There was also a small percentage who identified with two or more races, a proportion which experienced a growth of 14.29% over the decade, moving from 1.19% to 1.36%. Other ethnic identities like Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either absent or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.85% | 97.51% | -0.35% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 1.36% | 14.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |