Explore the Family Name Hultberg
The meaning of Hultberg
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements hult ‘grove, copse’ + berg ‘mountain, hill’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik.
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How common is the last name Hultberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hultberg has seen slight variations in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hultberg was ranked as the 35,487th most common surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to be the 36,246th most popular name, a decrease of 2.14%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 600 to 618 during this period, an increase of 3%. The proportion per 100k of Hultberg bearers also saw a decrease of 4.55% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,487 | #36,246 | -2.14% |
| Count | 600 | 618 | 3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hultberg
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Hultberg surname identify as White, with 94.83% in 2000 and slightly increased to 94.98% by 2010. Those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities saw an increase of 14.75%, rising from 1.83% in 2000 to 2.10% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic dropped marginally from 2.50% to 2.43%. Notably, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, down from 0.83% in 2000. Similarly, there were no reports of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.83% | 94.98% | 0.16% |
| Hispanic | 2.5% | 2.43% | -2.8% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 2.1% | 14.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.83% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |