Explore the Family Name Fredenberg
The meaning of Fredenberg
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements fred ‘peace’ + berg ‘mountain, hill’. The infix -en-, which is of German origin, is a relatively common feature of Swedish surnames.
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How common is the last name Fredenberg in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fredenberg declined slightly between 2000 and 2010, with its rank dropping by 0.49% from 54,152 in 2000 to 54,418 in 2010. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.16%, from 357 in 2000 to 379 in 2010. The proportion of Fredenbergs per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,152 | #54,418 | -0.49% |
| Count | 357 | 379 | 6.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fredenberg
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Fredenberg surname. In 2000, 85.15% of Fredenbergs identified as White, a figure that increased to 87.60% in 2010. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native made up 10.36% in 2000 but decreased to 8.71% in 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase, from 2.24% in 2000 to 2.90% in 2010. There were no Fredenbergs identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year, and those identifying as Hispanic dropped to zero in 2010 after making up 1.96% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.15% | 87.6% | 2.88% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 10.36% | 8.71% | -15.93% |
| Two or More Races | 2.24% | 2.9% | 29.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |