Explore the Family Name Himmelberg
The meaning of Himmelberg
German: variant of Himmelberger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Himmelberg in the United States?
The surname Himmelberg showed a modest growth in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the surname ranked at 58,397 with 325 individuals carrying it. Come 2010, the rank increased slightly to 56,972 with an increase of 2.44% and the count rose by 10.15% to 358 people. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.12 between both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,397 | #56,972 | 2.44% |
| Count | 325 | 358 | 10.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Himmelberg
On the front of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the surname Himmelberg is overwhelmingly associated with the White ethnicity. In 2000, approximately 99.69% of individuals with this name identified as White, which decreased slightly to 99.44% in 2010. There was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year. The data for other potential ethnic identities was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.69% | 99.44% | -0.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |