Explore the Family Name Herberg
The meaning of Herberg
German: metonymic occupational name for a keeper of a lodging house, from Middle High German herberge ‘inn, hostel’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Herberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Herberg saw a significant decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 37,319 in popularity and had slipped to rank 48,060 by 2010, marking a decrease of roughly 28.78%. The count of people with the surname also dropped from 562 in 2000 to 440 in 2010, indicating a decrease by about 21.71%. The proportion of Herbergs per 100,000 people decreased by approximately 28.57% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,319 | #48,060 | -28.78% |
| Count | 562 | 440 | -21.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.15 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Herberg
Looking at the ethnicity distribution among individuals with the surname Herberg, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, notable shifts occurred over the same period. In 2000, about 95.02% of those named Herberg identified as White. By 2010, that percentage fell slightly to 93.41%, showing a small decrease of 1.69%. The Hispanic community witnessed a dramatic rise in the use of the surname, increasing by 108.67% from 1.96% in 2000 to 4.09% in 2010. This period also saw the emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander Herbergs, making up 1.14% of the total in 2010. However, there was a complete absence of Herbergs who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, where they made up 1.07% and 0.89% respectively in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.02% | 93.41% | -1.69% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 4.09% | 108.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.07% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.89% | 0% | 0% |