Explore the Family Name Goldburg
The meaning of Goldburg
Jewish (Ashkenazic): altered form of Goldberg.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goldburg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Goldburg saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 137,816 with a count of 112 people holding this surname, which dropped to 106 in 2010, moving its rank to 153,769. This represents a decrease of 11.58% in ranking and a 5.36% drop in the number of bearers of this surname. Despite this change, the proportion of people named Goldburg per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #137,816 | #153,769 | -11.58% |
| Count | 112 | 106 | -5.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goldburg
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals bearing the surname Goldburg identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, this group represented 92.86% of Goldburgs, although this percentage decreased to 86.79% by 2010. The percentage of Goldburgs identifying as Black rose from 4.46% to 6.60% over the same period, marking a significant increase of 47.98% over the decade. No Goldburgs identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, and there were no reported cases of individuals identifying with two or more races under the Goldburg surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.86% | 86.79% | -6.54% |
| Black | 4.46% | 6.6% | 47.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |