Explore the Family Name Kaldenberg
The meaning of Kaldenberg
North German: variant of Kaltenberg, a habitational name for someone from a place literally named ‘cold mountain’, for example near Düsseldorf.
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How common is the last name Kaldenberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kaldenberg has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 67,113th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 73,464th—a drop of roughly 9.46%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also declined from 275 in 2000 to 264 in 2010, representing a 4% decrease. The proportion of people named Kaldenberg per 100k population also dipped by 10%, going from 0.1 in 2000 to only 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #73,464 | -9.46% |
| Count | 275 | 264 | -4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kaldenberg
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Kaldenberg identify as White, although there was a small decrease in this identification from 93.09% in 2000 to 91.67% in 2010. The percentage of Kaldenbergs identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased slightly from 4.00% to 4.17% during the same period. Interestingly, while there were no Kaldenbergs identifying as Hispanic in 2000, by 2010, 1.89% of Kaldenbergs identified as such. However, the number of people with the surname Kaldenberg who identified with two or more races decreased by 25.88%, from 2.55% in 2000 to 1.89% in 2010. No change was observed in the percentages of Kaldenbergs who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.09% | 91.67% | -1.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4% | 4.17% | 4.25% |
| Two or More Races | 2.55% | 1.89% | -25.88% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.89% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |