Explore the Family Name Malmberg
The meaning of Malmberg
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements malm ‘sand, gravel’ (a common placename element) or ‘ore’ + berg ‘mountain, hill’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Nels, Lars, Olle. German Claus, Hans.
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How common is the last name Malmberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Malmberg has slightly decreased over the decade from 2000 to 2010, dropping in rank from 18,836 to 19,398, a change of around -2.98 percent. However, the overall count of individuals with the Malmberg surname increased by approximately 3.72 percent during the same period, growing from 1,343 to 1,393. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a minor decrease of about -6.0 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,836 | #19,398 | -2.98% |
| Count | 1,343 | 1,393 | 3.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.47 | -6% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Malmberg
On the subject of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals bearing the surname Malmberg identify as White, accounting for 93.89 percent in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 93.61 percent in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 22.56 percent over the decade, and the Black community witnessed a modest rise of 10.74 percent. On the other hand, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and of two or more ethnicities decreased by -2.70 percent and -18.82 percent respectively. Lastly, there was a significant increase in individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, rising by 35.14 percent from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.89% | 93.61% | -0.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.64% | 2.01% | 22.56% |
| Black | 1.49% | 1.65% | 10.74% |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 1.51% | -18.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.74% | 0.72% | -2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.37% | 0.5% | 35.14% |