Explore the Family Name Karlberg
The meaning of Karlberg
Swedish: variant of Carlberg.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Karlberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Karlberg has increased slightly over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 68,782 in the U.S., but by 2010 it had risen to 65,593, showing a 4.64% improvement. The count of people with this surname also grew from 267 to 302, indicating a 13.11% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,782 | #65,593 | 4.64% |
| Count | 267 | 302 | 13.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Karlberg
Regarding the ethnic identity of those carrying the Karlberg surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White. In 2000, approximately 97.38% of individuals with this name identified as White, and the figure dropped marginally to 96.69% in 2010. There wasn't any representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either year. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of Hispanic representation in 2010, recorded at 1.66%, where no such representation existed in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.38% | 96.69% | -0.71% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |