Explore the Family Name Freeberg
The meaning of Freeberg
Americanized form of German Freiberg or Freiburg (see Freiburger).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Freeberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Freeberg has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In the year 2000, Freeberg was ranked 23,698th in terms of commonality among U.S surnames, but by 2010, it had fallen to 26,451st, marking an 11.62% drop. The count of individuals bearing this surname also fell from 997 to 923 during the same period, representing a 7.42% decline. Accordingly, the proportion of Freebergs per 100,000 people in the U.S. population decreased by 16.22%, moving from 0.37 to 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,698 | #26,451 | -11.62% |
| Count | 997 | 923 | -7.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.31 | -16.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Freeberg
Ethnic identity data from the Decennial U.S. Census provides further insights into the distribution of the Freeberg surname across various ethnic groups. In 2000, the majority of Freebergs identified as white, at 95.99%, and this figure slightly dropped to 94.80% by 2010. The number of Freebergs who reported Hispanic ethnicity increased by 41.88%, moving from 1.91% to 2.71%. Those identifying with two or more races also increased from 0.50% to 0.76%, a rise of 52.00%. However, the number of Freebergs identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 20.91%, going from 1.10% to 0.87%. The percentages for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native were either very low or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.99% | 94.8% | -1.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.91% | 2.71% | 41.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.1% | 0.87% | -20.91% |
| Two or More Races | 0.5% | 0.76% | 52% |
| Black | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |