Explore the Family Name Remsburg
The meaning of Remsburg
Probably an altered form of Remsberg or Ramsburg, surnames of German origin.
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How common is the last name Remsburg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Remsburg shows a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 43,875th in terms of popularity and this ranking slipped to 45,569th by 2010, representing a -3.86% change. Despite the drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Remsburg surname increased nominally, from 463 in 2000 to 469 in 2010, which is a 1.3% increase. However, when viewed as a proportion per 100,000 people, the popularity decreased by -5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,875 | #45,569 | -3.86% |
| Count | 463 | 469 | 1.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Remsburg
The ethnic identity associated with the Remsburg surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, primarily falls into the White category. In both 2000 and 2010, over 95% of individuals with the Remsburg surname identified as White, with a slight decrease from 96.54% to 95.95%. The data also indicates a very small percentage of Hispanic ethnicity, at 1.73% in 2000 and slightly less at 1.71% in 2010. Notably, in 2010, there was a new addition to the dataset indicating that 1.71% of individuals with the Remsburg surname identified with two or more races. No individuals with the Remsburg surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.54% | 95.95% | -0.61% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.71% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 1.71% | -1.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |