Explore the Family Name Gruenberg
The meaning of Gruenberg
Jewish (Ashkenazic) and German (Grünberg): see Grunberg. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Helmuth, Juergen, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Gruenberg in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gruenberg saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 37,266 but fell to 42,163 by 2010 — a decline of 13.14 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased during the same period, dropping from 563 to 515, representing a fall of 8.53 percent. This meant that the proportion of people named Gruenberg per 100k population decreased by 19.05 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,266 | #42,163 | -13.14% |
| Count | 563 | 515 | -8.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.17 | -19.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gruenberg
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Gruenberg also showed some changes based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of those with the surname identified as White (95.38 percent in 2000 and 92.82 percent in 2010), there were notable shifts among other ethnic identities. Asian/Pacific Islanders increased from 1.95 percent in 2000 to 3.11 percent in 2010, a significant growth of 59.49 percent. Individuals identifying with two or more races also increased substantially from 1.07 percent to 2.91 percent. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a reduction from 1.60 percent to 0.97 percent. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.38% | 92.82% | -2.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.95% | 3.11% | 59.49% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 2.91% | 171.96% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 0.97% | -39.37% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |