Explore the Family Name Golberg
The meaning of Golberg
1. German: from the name of a wood near Aken in Anhalt, but the surname is also taken to be a variant of Goldberg. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Goldberg. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Bjorn, Nels. Jewish Aron, Frima, Yakov.
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How common is the last name Golberg in the United States?
The surname Golberg, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw a shift in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 48,293rd and had 411 bearers in the United States. However, by 2010, the rank dropped to 68,122 with only 289 individuals bearing the name, marking a decrease of approximately 30% in count. The proportion of the Golberg surname per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,293 | #68,122 | -41.06% |
| Count | 411 | 289 | -29.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.1 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Golberg
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those with the surname Golberg identified as White, accounting for 95.62% in 2000 and 97.23% in 2010. This signifies a slight increase of 1.68% over the decade. There were no reported individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic or Black made up 1.22% each in 2000 but this percentage dropped to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.62% | 97.23% | 1.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.22% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |