Explore the Family Name Kornberg
The meaning of Kornberg
1. German: habitational name from any of various places so named in Hesse and Baden-Württemberg. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic) and Swedish: ornamental name meaning ‘grain hill’, from German Korn ‘grain’ + Berg ‘mountain, hill’, or Swedish korn + berg. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Avram. German Hans, Markus. Scandinavian Knud.
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How common is the last name Kornberg in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kornberg has seen some changes over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 51,119th most common name in the United States. However, by 2010, it had dropped to the 56,710th spot, experiencing a decline of 10.94%. Furthermore, the count of individuals bearing this surname also reduced from 383 in 2000 to 360 in 2010, representing a decrease of 6.01%. The proportion per 100,000 people with the Kornberg surname similarly fell by 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,119 | #56,710 | -10.94% |
| Count | 383 | 360 | -6.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kornberg
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides an insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kornberg. In 2000, 96.34% of individuals with this surname identified as White, but this proportion decreased to 91.94% by 2010. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year. Interestingly, the proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic doubled from 2.09% in 2000 to 4.44% in 2010. Additionally, there was a new appearance from those identifying with two or more races in 2010, accounting for 2.50% of individuals with the Kornberg surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.34% | 91.94% | -4.57% |
| Hispanic | 2.09% | 4.44% | 112.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.5% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |