Explore the Family Name Sahlberg
The meaning of Sahlberg
1. Swedish: ornamental name composed of an ornamental form of sal ‘large room, hall’ (or of the same element taken from a placename) + berg ‘mountain, hill’. 2. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from any of several places called Saalberg, for example in Westphalia and Silesia. 3. Norwegian: variant of Salberg 1. 4. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Salberg 2. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Hilmer, Sten. German Gunther, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Sahlberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sahlberg has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,385 and by 2010, it had fallen to 70,208, indicating a change of -9.04%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 289 in 2000 to 279 in 2010, representing a drop of -3.46%. Consequently, the proportion of the U.S. population with the surname per 100,000 people also decreased by -18.18% from 0.11 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #70,208 | -9.04% |
| Count | 289 | 279 | -3.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sahlberg
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Sahlberg identify as White. In 2000, 96.19% identified as White, and this figure rose slightly to 96.42% in 2010. There appears to be no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities within this surname group for both years. Interestingly, there was a 2.08% representation of Hispanic identity in 2000, but this dropped to zero by 2010. No individuals identified as belonging to two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.19% | 96.42% | 0.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.08% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |