Explore the Family Name Ryberg
The meaning of Ryberg
Danish: habitational name from Rybjerg, a placename originally denoting a hill with young trees growing on it. The name is also found in Sweden. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Algot.
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How common is the last name Ryberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ryberg saw a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 22,240 and dropped to 23,957 in 2010, marking a change of -7.72%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly from 1,082 in 2000 to 1,053 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of Rybergs per 100,000 people fell by 10%, moving from 0.4 in 2000 to 0.36 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,240 | #23,957 | -7.72% |
| Count | 1,082 | 1,053 | -2.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.36 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ryberg
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also reveals changes in the ethnic identity associated with the Ryberg surname between 2000 and 2010. The White ethnicity made up the majority of Rybergs, though there was a small decrease of about 2%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races increased by 85.87% and 68.99% respectively. There was also a minor emergence of Rybergs identifying as Black and Asian/Pacific Islander, with no previous record in 2000. However, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a decline of 20.48%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.12% | 94.21% | -1.99% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 2.18% | 68.99% |
| Hispanic | 0.92% | 1.71% | 85.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.76% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.83% | 0.66% | -20.48% |
| Black | 0% | 0.47% | 0% |