Explore the Family Name Freberg
The meaning of Freberg
1. Swedish: habitational name from a farm or village named Freberg(a), of which there are at least three examples in Sweden, possibly with the same etymology as 2. 2. Norwegian: from any of the three farmsteads named Freberg, from Freyja (the Old Norse goddess of love) + berg ‘mountain, hill’.
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How common is the last name Freberg in the United States?
The surname Freberg experienced a decrease in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Freberg ranked 50,801 in popularity with a count of 386 individuals. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 56,710, a decrease of 11.63%, and the count had dropped to 360, a decrease of 6.74%. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined by 14.29% from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,801 | #56,710 | -11.63% |
| Count | 386 | 360 | -6.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Freberg
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of those with the Freberg surname identified as White, based on Decennial U.S. Census data. Between 2000 and 2010, this percentage decreased slightly from 97.93% to 95.56%, a change of -2.42%. The census recorded no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races increased to 1.94% in 2010, indicating a slight diversification in the ethnic identity of individuals with the Freberg surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.93% | 95.56% | -2.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |