Explore the Family Name Mellberg
The meaning of Mellberg
Swedish: ornamental name possibly with the same etymology as Norwegian Melberg, or from an unexplained first element (perhaps a placename element) + berg ‘mountain, hill’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Alf.
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How common is the last name Mellberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mellberg saw a slight shift in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Mellberg was ranked as the 66,476th most popular surname in the United States, and by 2010 it had moved to the 69,170th position, marking a decrease of 4.05%. Despite this drop in rank, the total count of individuals with this surname actually increased slightly from 278 to 284, representing a 2.16% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #69,170 | -4.05% |
| Count | 278 | 284 | 2.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mellberg
The ethnicity breakdown for the Mellberg surname, which is also derived from the Decennial U.S. Census data, reveals that it is predominantly associated with White ethnic identity. The percentage of individuals with the Mellberg surname identifying as White decreased slightly from 99.28% in 2000 to 97.54% in 2010, indicating a small shift in the ethnic distribution over this decade. There were no significant recorded numbers of individuals with the Mellberg surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.28% | 97.54% | -1.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |