Explore the Family Name Kullberg
The meaning of Kullberg
1. Swedish: probably an ornamental name composed of the elements kull ‘round hilltop’ + berg ‘mountain, hill’. 2. German: possibly a habitational name from a farmstead near Solingen named Kulle. This surname is very rare in Germany. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Lennart, Lars.
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How common is the last name Kullberg in the United States?
The surname Kullberg has seen a slight increase in popularity over the past decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Kullberg ranked 52,714th most popular surname, but its rank improved to 50,771st in 2010, marking a change of 3.69%. The count of individuals with the Kullberg surname also grew by 11.38%, moving from 369 to 411 people bearing the name. Despite these changes, the proportion of the Kullberg surname per 100k population remained a steady 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,714 | #50,771 | 3.69% |
| Count | 369 | 411 | 11.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kullberg
In terms of ethnicity, the Kullberg surname predominantly relates to people who identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. This group made up 95.93% of Kullbergs in 2000 and slightly decreased to 95.38% in 2010. Although the Hispanic population within the Kullberg surname was relatively small at 1.90% in 2000, it saw a slight increase over the decade to 1.95%. New appearances of the Kullberg surname were observed among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races, each making up 1.22% and 1.46% respectively in 2010. No Kullbergs identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.93% | 95.38% | -0.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 1.95% | 2.63% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.46% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.22% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |