Explore the Family Name Froberg
The meaning of Froberg
1. Swedish (Fröberg): habitational name from any of several places in Sweden named Fröberga, from frö ‘fertile, rich’, or from the name of the Nordic goddess Fröja, + berg ‘mountain, hill’; or possibly an ornamental name composed of the same elements. 2. Danish (Frøberg): habitational name from a place called Frøbjerg. 3. North German: habitational name from Frohburg, Saxony (also recorded as Froberg, in the 16th century). 4. North German: possibly also from the female personal name Froburg. Some characteristic forenames: German Eward, Kurt. Scandinavian Nils, Sven.
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How common is the last name Froberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Froberg has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 35,187, with a count of 606 people bearing this name. By 2010, it had fallen to rank 38,155 with a count of 581, marking a drop of 8.43% in rank and a 4.13% decrease in total count. Additionally, the proportion per 100k also dropped by 9.09% from 0.22 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,187 | #38,155 | -8.43% |
| Count | 606 | 581 | -4.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Froberg
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Froberg surname identify as White, accounting for 97.85% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 97.07% in 2010. A small percentage of individuals identified as having two or more races in 2000 (0.83%), but this figure was absent in the 2010 census. The Hispanic community saw an increase from 0.00% to 1.38% over the decade. The Asian/Pacific Islander and Black communities were not represented in either census period. Lastly, there was a minor increase in the representation of American Indian and Alaskan Native identities, rising from 0.83% to 0.86%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.85% | 97.07% | -0.8% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.83% | 0.86% | 3.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |