Explore the Family Name Kohlberg
The meaning of Kohlberg
1. German: habitational name from any of several places called Kohlberg. 2. German and Jewish: variant of Kohlenberg. 3. Norwegian: variant of Kolberg. Some characteristic forenames: German Helmut.
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How common is the last name Kohlberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kohlberg saw a slight decrease in rank from 84,631 in 2000 to 85,049 in 2010, representing a change of -0.49 percent. However, despite the drop in rank, the count of individuals with the Kohlberg surname actually increased by 6.8 percent during the same period, rising from 206 to 220. The proportion per 100 thousand people decreased by 12.5 percent, from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,631 | #85,049 | -0.49% |
| Count | 206 | 220 | 6.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kohlberg
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of those with the surname Kohlberg identified as White, with this group increasing from 96.12 percent in 2000 to 97.73 percent in 2010 – a rise of 1.67 percent. The census did not record any individuals with the Kohlberg surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. There were also no recorded instances of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.12% | 97.73% | 1.67% |
| 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% |