Explore the Family Name Hogberg
The meaning of Hogberg
Swedish (Högberg): ornamental name composed of the elements hög ‘high’ + berg ‘mountain, hill’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Nels, Nils. German Hans.
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How common is the last name Hogberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hogberg has seen a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 46,614th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 47,791st place, marking a 2.52% decline. However, the count of people bearing this surname somewhat increased from 430 in 2000 to 443 in 2010, representing a growth rate of 3.02%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,614 | #47,791 | -2.52% |
| Count | 430 | 443 | 3.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hogberg
As for the ethnic identity connected with the Hogberg surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96% of those with the Hogberg surname identified as White, though there was a minimal decline of 0.84% in this group over the decade. Interestingly, the census for 2010 also shows that about 1.35% of Hogbergs identified themselves as being of two or more races, a category which did not appear in the 2000 census for this surname. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Hogberg surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.21% | 96.39% | -0.84% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |