Explore the Family Name Halberg
The meaning of Halberg
1. German: habitational name from either of two places called Halberg, one near Braunschweig, the other in Swabia. 2. Swedish: variant of Hallberg and, in North America, probably also an altered form of this. 3. Jewish (from Austrian Galicia): from German Halbberg ‘half a mountain’, one of surnames randomly assigned by Austrian clerks.
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How common is the last name Halberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Halberg has experienced a decline in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Halberg ranked 25,041 among all surnames in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to 28,525, marking a 13.91% decrease. The census also recorded a decrease in the count of individuals bearing this surname from 930 in 2000 to 836 in 2010, a drop of 10.11%. Furthermore, the proportion of Halbergs per 100k people also saw a decrease from 0.34 in 2000 to 0.28 in 2010, representing a decline of 17.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,041 | #28,525 | -13.91% |
| Count | 930 | 836 | -10.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.28 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Halberg
In terms of ethnic identity, the Halberg name showed varied changes between 2000 and 2010, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The proportion of Halbergs identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander was 0.97 in 2000, but the 2010 data was suppressed for privacy. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased from 2.69% to 1.56%, a change of -42.01%. Meanwhile, those identifying as white slightly increased from 94.30% to 94.38%, a minimal change of 0.08%. Notably, there was a substantial increase within the Hispanic group, rising from 1.18% to 2.15%, an increase of 82.20%. Lastly, American Indian and Alaskan Native representation in the Halberg surname emerged in 2010 at 0.96%, whereas it was not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.3% | 94.38% | 0.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 2.15% | 82.2% |
| Two or More Races | 2.69% | 1.56% | -42.01% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.96% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.97% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |