Explore the Family Name Hornburg
The meaning of Hornburg
German: habitational name from any of numerous places so named. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hornburg in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hornburg has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 49,159th in terms of commonality among surnames in the United States, but this ranking improved to 45,804th by 2010, indicating an increase in popularity of 6.82%. The actual number of people bearing the Hornburg surname also increased during this period, from 402 in 2000 to 466 in 2010, marking a substantial growth of 15.92%. Additionally, the proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 people rose by 6.67%, from 0.15 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,159 | #45,804 | 6.82% |
| Count | 402 | 466 | 15.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hornburg
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hornburg showed some changes between 2000 and 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, nearly all (97.51%) of those with the Hornburg surname identified as White. By 2010, although a vast majority (96.35%) still identified as White, there were small proportions that identified as Asian/Pacific Islander (1.07%) and individuals reporting two or more races (1.72%). No individuals with the Hornburg surname identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.51% | 96.35% | -1.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.07% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |