Explore the Family Name Homberg
The meaning of Homberg
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): 1. habitational name from any of various places in Germany so called. The placename is derived from an inflected form of Old High German hōh ‘high’ + berg ‘mountain, hill’. 2. variant of Homburg. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Fritz. Jewish Aron.
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How common is the last name Homberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Homberg has seen a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 60,390 to 65,066, marking a decline of approximately 7.74%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also reduced from 312 to 305 during the same period, demonstrating a change of -2.24%. Moreover, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 16.67%, from 0.12 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,390 | #65,066 | -7.74% |
| Count | 312 | 305 | -2.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Homberg
On the aspect of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals bearing the Homberg surname identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 97.12% in 2000 to 95.08% in 2010. Meanwhile, the representation of Hispanic identity within this group saw significant growth during the decade, increasing by 125.62% from 1.6% to 3.61%. There were no changes reported for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.12% | 95.08% | -2.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 3.61% | 125.62% |
| 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% |