Explore the Family Name Fosburg
The meaning of Fosburg
Americanized form of Swedish Forsberg and Norwegian Fosberg.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fosburg in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fosburg experienced a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Fosburg was ranked 75,938th in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to 79,338th, marking a decline of 4.48%. However, the actual number of individuals bearing the surname increased slightly from 236 in 2000 to 240 in 2010, indicating a growth of 1.69%. Despite this increase, the proportion of Fosburgs per 100,000 people dropped by 11.11%, from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,938 | #79,338 | -4.48% |
| Count | 236 | 240 | 1.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fosburg
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that nearly all individuals with the surname Fosburg identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, an overwhelming 99.15% of Fosburgs identified as White, with that percentage dropping marginally to 96.67% in 2010. The Census data reported no change in any other ethnic identity categories, including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.15% | 96.67% | -2.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |