Explore the Family Name Landsberg
The meaning of Landsberg
1. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from any of several places so named. Amongst Jews it may also have been an artificial name. 2. Swedish: ornamental name composed of the possessive case of land ‘land, country’ + berg ‘mountain, hill’, or an adoption of the German name (see 1 above). History: The Jewish surname Landsberg is one of the old Ashkenazic surnames. In Eastern Europe, it was used by rabbinical families well before the mass adoption of surnames by local Jews at the turn of the 19th century. Some characteristic forenames: German Klaus, Kurt, Fritz, Gunther, Hans. Jewish Eliyahu, Ephraim, Gilad, Isadore, Meyer, Yetta.
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How common is the last name Landsberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Landsberg has seen a slight increase over the span of a decade. In 2000, this surname ranked 34,904 in popularity with about 612 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, its rank had risen slightly to 34,707 with an increased count of 651. This represents a positive change of approximately 0.56% in ranking and a significant 6.37% increase in count. However, when adjusted for population growth, the proportion of individuals named Landsberg per 100k people actually decreased by 4.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,904 | #34,707 | 0.56% |
| Count | 612 | 651 | 6.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Landsberg
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Landsberg. In 2000, roughly 96.73% of people with this surname self-identified as White, a figure that declined slightly to 95.85% by 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic modestly increased from 1.31% to 1.54%. Those reporting two or more races also rose from 0.98% to 1.54%, indicating a growing diversity in the ethnic identities tied to the Landsberg surname. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.73% | 95.85% | -0.91% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 1.54% | 57.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 1.54% | 17.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.98% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |