Explore the Family Name Kallberg
The meaning of Kallberg
Swedish (Källberg): ornamental name from källa ‘spring, source’ + berg ‘mountain, hill’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Jarl.
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How common is the last name Kallberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kallberg has noticeably increased in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 73,931st, but by 2010 it had risen to 62,359th, representing a change of 15.65 percent. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname grew from 244 to 321, indicating a significant increase of 31.56 percent. As for the proportion per 100,000 people, there was also a rise from 0.09 to 0.11, marking an upswing of 22.22 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,931 | #62,359 | 15.65% |
| Count | 244 | 321 | 31.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.11 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kallberg
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kallberg, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of bearers of this surname are identified as White, although there was a slight decrease of 1.44 percent from 96.72 to 95.33. During the same period, a notable emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic identifications were observed, with percentages moving from zero to 1.56 and 3.12 respectively. However, there were no registered changes in terms of associations with Black, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.72% | 95.33% | -1.44% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.12% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.56% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |