Explore the Family Name Samberg
The meaning of Samberg
1. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from any of several places called Samberg. 2. Swedish: probably of German origin. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Aryeh.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Samberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Samberg saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 56,687th most common surname, but by 2010 it dropped to the 57,639th position – a decline of 1.68%. However, the count of individuals with the Samberg name actually increased slightly from 337 in 2000 to 353 in 2010, which is a growth of 4.75%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.12 across both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,687 | #57,639 | -1.68% |
| Count | 337 | 353 | 4.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Samberg
The ethnic identity associated with the Samberg surname also showed minor changes according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, nearly all (97.63%) of those with the Samberg surname identified as White. By 2010, this percentage had dipped slightly to 95.47% – a decrease of 2.21%. While there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year, the 2010 Census noted that 1.42% of Sambergs identified as Hispanic and another 1.42% identified as Black, indicating a slight diversification in the ethnicity of those carrying the Samberg name.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.63% | 95.47% | -2.21% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |