Explore the Family Name Kaufenberg
The meaning of Kaufenberg
Shortened and altered form of Luxembourgish Van Kaufenbergh or Van Kauvenbergh: habitational name from a lost or unidentified place. It is found mainly in MN. History: This surname is borne by the descendants of John Kaufenberg from Diekirch, Luxembourg, whose father was named Augustin Van Kauvenbergh. The name was brought to MN in the middle of the 19th century.
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How common is the last name Kaufenberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kaufenberg saw a slight decrease in rank from 67317 in 2000 to 69793 in 2010, indicating a drop in its popularity. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 274 in 2000 to 281 in 2010, a growth of 2.55 percent. Despite this increase, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #69,793 | -3.68% |
| Count | 274 | 281 | 2.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kaufenberg
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the predominant ethnic identity associated with the surname Kaufenberg is White, accounting for 97.81% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 97.15% in 2010. Asians/Pacific Islanders, those of two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, and American Indians and Alaskan Natives had no significant representation identified with this surname in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.81% | 97.15% | -0.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |