Explore the Family Name Isberg
The meaning of Isberg
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements is ‘ice’ (probably from a placename) + berg ‘mountain, hill’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Per.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Isberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Isberg witnessed a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Isberg was ranked as the 71,808th most popular surname in the United States. By 2010, it dropped to the 76,768th position, marking an approximately 7% decline in rank. The count of individuals sharing this surname also slightly declined from 253 in 2000 to 250 in 2010, symbolizing a minor 1.19% decrease. Consequently, the proportion of people named Isberg per 100,000 residents reduced by 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,808 | #76,768 | -6.91% |
| Count | 253 | 250 | -1.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Isberg
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Isberg identified as White, with an increase from 95.65% in 2000 to 96.40% in 2010. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained stagnant at 0% for both years. Notably, there was a drop in those who identified with two or more races from 2.37% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. A new occurrence was observed in the Hispanic category, which registered a 2% representation in 2010, up from 0% in the previous decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.65% | 96.4% | 0.78% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.37% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |