Explore the Family Name Hammerberg
The meaning of Hammerberg
Americanized form of Swedish Hammarberg: ornamental name composed of the elements hammar (either from a placename, mostly meaning ‘stony mound’, or a nickname for an artisan, from hammare ‘hammer’) + berg ‘mountain, hill’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Knute. German Frieda, Kuno.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hammerberg in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hammerberg was ranked 60,083 in popularity in the year 2000 and fell to 65,593 by 2010, marking a decline of approximately 9.17%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 314 in 2000 to 302 in 2010, a drop of about 3.82%. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease from 0.12 to 0.1, reflecting a 16.67% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,083 | #65,593 | -9.17% |
| Count | 314 | 302 | -3.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hammerberg
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in both 2000 and 2010, the Hammerberg surname was predominantly associated with people who identified as White. The percentage of those identifying as such dropped slightly from 96.82% in 2000 to 94.37% in 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. However, by 2010, a small percentage (2.65%) of people with the Hammerberg surname identified as Hispanic, whereas there were none in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.82% | 94.37% | -2.53% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |