Explore the Family Name Rydberg
The meaning of Rydberg
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the placename element ryd ‘woodland clearing’ + berg ‘mountain, hill’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Anders, Alf, Bjorn, Lennart, Nels.
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How common is the last name Rydberg in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rydberg has experienced modest fluctuation in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It ranked 21,039th in 2000 and slid slightly to 21,184th in 2010, marking a -0.69% change. However, the census data shows that the total count of people bearing the Rydberg name rose by 6.44%, from 1,164 in 2000 to 1,239 in 2010. Despite this increase in numbers, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -2.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,039 | #21,184 | -0.69% |
| Count | 1,164 | 1,239 | 6.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.42 | -2.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rydberg
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Rydberg surname. In 2000, 96.13% of those with the Rydberg surname identified as White, but this percentage dropped to 94.83% in 2010. Meanwhile, representation within the Asian/Pacific Islander community more than doubled, going from 0.43% to 0.89%. The number of people with mixed ethnicity (Two or more races) rose by 29.46%, and there was a 25.56% increase in those identifying as Hispanic. No changes were reported in Black or American Indian/Alaskan Native population groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.13% | 94.83% | -1.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 2.26% | 25.56% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 1.45% | 29.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.43% | 0.89% | 106.98% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |