Explore the Family Name Gartenberg
The meaning of Gartenberg
Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German Garten ‘garden’ + Berg ‘mountain, hill’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Golda, Meyer, Moshe. German Erwin, Wolf.
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How common is the last name Gartenberg in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gartenberg has increased over time. In 2000, it was ranked as the 69,201st most common surname and rose to the 66,164th position by 2010, representing a 4.39% change in ranking. The number of people carrying the Gartenberg surname also grew from 265 in 2000 to 299 in 2010, marking an increase of 12.83%. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #66,164 | 4.39% |
| Count | 265 | 299 | 12.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gartenberg
Regarding ethnic identity, census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Gartenberg identified as White, making up 98.49% of the population in 2000 and 96.66% in 2010 - a slight decrease of 1.86%. There were no recorded changes in the other listed ethnic identities which include Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Hispanic. Additionally, there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as two or more races. This data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census and may have been suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.49% | 96.66% | -1.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |