Explore the Family Name Koerber
The meaning of Koerber
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Körber): occupational name for a basket maker, from an agent derivative of Middle High German korp, German Korb ‘basket’. Compare Korber. Some characteristic forenames: German Lorenz, Otto, Theodor, Bernd, Erwin, Florian, Frieda, Inge, Ingeborg, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Koerber in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Koerber saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Koerber was ranked as the 15578th most popular surname in the US, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 18540th position, marking a decrease of 19.01%. In terms of the number of people carrying this surname, there were 1723 in 2000, which dropped to 1488 by 2010, showing a decrement of 13.64%. The proportion per 100k also fell from 0.64 to 0.5, a drop of 21.87%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,578 | #18,540 | -19.01% |
| Count | 1,723 | 1,488 | -13.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.64 | 0.5 | -21.87% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koerber
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Koerber, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals noticeable shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of those identifying as White fell slightly from 96.52% to 94.89%, the Hispanic population increased by 80.65%, though they only make up 1.68% of the total Koerbers in 2010. Those identified as Black decreased from 1.86% to 0.87%. Furthermore, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives rose by 46.34%. Notably, the 2010 census reflects some Asians/Pacific Islanders and those of two or more races started to carry the surname Koerber, at 0.74% and 1.21% respectively, although no such representation was recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.52% | 94.89% | -1.69% |
| Hispanic | 0.93% | 1.68% | 80.65% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.21% | 0% |
| Black | 1.86% | 0.87% | -53.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.74% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.41% | 0.6% | 46.34% |