Explore the Family Name Loberg
The meaning of Loberg
1. Norwegian (Løberg): habitational name from any of several farmsteads named from løe ‘barn’ (Old Norse hlatha) + berg ‘mountain, hill’. 2. German: habitational name from any of several places called Lohberg in Pomerania, former East Prussia, the Rhineland, and Bavaria, or Lohbergen in Lower Saxony. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Lars.
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How common is the last name Loberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Loberg has seen slight changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 21,553 but it dropped to 22,319 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 3.55%. Despite this drop in rank, the number of individuals bearing this surname increased from 1,129 in 2000 to 1,155 in 2010, an increase of 2.3%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there has been a decrease of 7.14% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,553 | #22,319 | -3.55% |
| Count | 1,129 | 1,155 | 2.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.39 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Loberg
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Loberg identify as White, with 96.63% in 2000 and 96.19% in 2010. The data shows a minimal decrease of 0.46% over the decade. There was a small representation of those identifying as Hispanic, at 1.77% in 2000, decreasing to 1.56% in 2010. Those identifying as of two or more races saw an increase of 20.87%, from 1.15% in 2000 to 1.39% in 2010. Notably, there were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname Loberg identifying as either Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000. However, by 2010, there were instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, each accounting for 0.43% of the total.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.63% | 96.19% | -0.46% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 1.56% | -11.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 1.39% | 20.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.43% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.43% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |