Explore the Family Name Landberg
The meaning of Landberg
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements land ‘land’ + berg ‘mountain, hill’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Landberg in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Landberg saw a dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 41,130th, but by 2010 it had dropped to 46,647th, representing a -13.41% change. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased during that period, from 500 in 2000 to 456 in 2010, marking an -8.8% change. Additionally, there was a -21.05% change when looking at the proportion per 100k, which went from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,130 | #46,647 | -13.41% |
| Count | 500 | 456 | -8.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.15 | -21.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Landberg
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some interesting shifts for those carrying the Landberg surname. While the majority identified as White (95.20% in 2000 to 94.52% in 2010, a slight decrease of -0.71%), there was an increase in those identifying as having two or more races (from 1.40% in 2000 to 1.75% in 2010, a 25.00% change). Hispanic identification also increased significantly, from 1.60% in 2000 to 2.63% in 2010, representing a 64.38% shift. However, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000 (1.20%) were no longer present in the 2010 results. There were zero respondents identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.2% | 94.52% | -0.71% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 2.63% | 64.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 1.75% | 25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |