Explore the Family Name Frieberg
The meaning of Frieberg
Danish, Swedish, and North German: variant of German Freiberg. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Lars.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Frieberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Frieberg saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 84,631st most common, while in 2010, it fell to 86,005th. Despite this fall in rank, there was an increase in the number of people bearing the name, growing from 206 in 2000 to 217 in 2010, marking an increase of 5.34%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the Frieberg surname had a decrease of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,631 | #86,005 | -1.62% |
| Count | 206 | 217 | 5.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Frieberg
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Frieberg surname, according to Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some changes observed from 2000 to 2010. The majority identify as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 93.2% to 90.78%. There was a minor increase in the Hispanic population from 4.37% to 4.61%. Interestingly, the data showed a new group in 2010 - American Indian and Alaskan Native, making up 3.23% of the Friebergs. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either years, and none reported having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.2% | 90.78% | -2.6% |
| Hispanic | 4.37% | 4.61% | 5.49% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 3.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |