Explore the Family Name Limberg
The meaning of Limberg
German: habitational name from any of several places so named.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Limberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Limberg has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name dropped from 25,503 to 26,339, representing a 3.28% decrease. However, the count of individuals with the surname slightly increased by 1.87%, from 910 in 2000 to 927 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people decreased by 8.82% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,503 | #26,339 | -3.28% |
| Count | 910 | 927 | 1.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.31 | -8.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Limberg
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the Limberg surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a few shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and as having two or more races significantly increased, with changes of 69.42% and 162.12% respectively. There was a minor increase in those identifying as Hispanic, up by 33.88%. However, the majority still identified as White, despite a slight decrease from 96.59% in 2000 to 93.64% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no reported individuals with the surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.59% | 93.64% | -3.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.21% | 2.05% | 69.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0.66% | 1.73% | 162.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 1.62% | 33.88% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |