Explore the Family Name Rodberg
The meaning of Rodberg
1. Norwegian (Rødberg): habitational name from any of the four farmsteads so named from rød ‘red’ + berg ‘mountain, hill’. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Rothberg 2 (voicing from /t/ to /d/ before a voiced consonant).
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How common is the last name Rodberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rodberg saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rodberg ranked 63,450 in popularity with a count of 294, which dropped to 73,911 with a count of 262 in 2010. This represents a decrease of 16.49% in rank and 10.88% in count over the decade. The proportion per 100k also fell by 18.18%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,450 | #73,911 | -16.49% |
| Count | 294 | 262 | -10.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rodberg
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rodberg, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that it is predominantly of White ethnicity. In 2000, 97.28% of those with the surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 96.18% in 2010. During the same period, the presence of the Hispanic ethnicity among those bearing the surname emerged, moving from 0 to 2.29%. There was no recorded change for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.28% | 96.18% | -1.13% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.29% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |