Explore the Family Name Funderburg
The meaning of Funderburg
Americanized form of German von der Burg ‘from the castle’: occupational or topographic name for someone who lived and worked at a castle. History: Walter von der Burg fled Germany under political persecution and arrived in Philadelphia, PA, in 1738.
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How common is the last name Funderburg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Funderburg has slightly decreased in the past decade. In 2000, Funderburg was ranked as the 14,521st most popular surname, while in 2010 it dropped to the 15,066th position, representing a decrease in popularity by approximately 3.75%. Despite this, the actual number of people bearing the Funderburg name increased from 1,882 in 2000 to 1,958 in 2010, a growth of about 4.04%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people dipped slightly, from 0.7 in 2000 to 0.66 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,521 | #15,066 | -3.75% |
| Count | 1,882 | 1,958 | 4.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.7 | 0.66 | -5.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Funderburg
Discussing the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Funderburg based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been slight shifts over the decade. The majority identify as White, though the percentage has fallen somewhat from 78.48% in 2000 to 75.59% in 2010. There has been a small but notable increase in the percentage identifying as Black, rising from 17.91% to 19.97%. Moreover, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic saw an increase, with the former going from 0.32% to 0.51% and the latter from 1.33% to 1.84%. The category of two or more races also saw an increase from 1.49% to 1.84%. The only decrease was observed in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, dropping from 0.48% to 0.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.48% | 75.59% | -3.68% |
| Black | 17.91% | 19.97% | 11.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 1.84% | 23.49% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 1.84% | 38.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.32% | 0.51% | 59.38% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.48% | 0.26% | -45.83% |