Explore the Family Name Schmidtberger
The meaning of Schmidtberger
German: distinguishing name for someone named Berger who was a blacksmith by occupation, or a habitational name for someone from any of several places called Schmidtberg in Bavaria and Switzerland. Compare Smithberger.
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How common is the last name Schmidtberger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schmidtberger has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 66,676 in popularity with 277 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had risen to 65,244, and the count increased to 304 individuals, marking a change of 2.15 in rank and a 9.75 increase in count. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,676 | #65,244 | 2.15% |
| Count | 277 | 304 | 9.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schmidtberger
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Schmidtberger, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White. In 2000, 94.95 percent of those with the surname identified as White, increasing to 96.71 percent in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped from 1.81 percent in 2000 to zero by 2010. There were no reported instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or of two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.95% | 96.71% | 1.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.81% | 0% | -100% |