Explore the Family Name Shoberg
The meaning of Shoberg
Americanized form of Swedish Sjöberg (see Sjoberg). Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Iver, Erik, Kerstin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shoberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Shoberg has seen some fluctuation in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 47,485 in popularity, but by 2010, it dropped slightly to rank 51,066, experiencing a decrease of 7.54%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 420 in 2000 to 408 in 2010, marking a slight reduction of 2.86%. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Shoberg per 100k decreased by 12.5% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,485 | #51,066 | -7.54% |
| Count | 420 | 408 | -2.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shoberg
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Shoberg presented changes over the decade as well, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 1.90% to 2.45%, and people reporting two or more races rose significantly from 1.19% to 3.19%. However, the percentage of those identifying as White saw a decrease from 94.76% to 91.18%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic proportion experienced a slight drop from 1.90% to 1.72%. There was no change for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.76% | 91.18% | -3.78% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 3.19% | 168.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.9% | 2.45% | 28.95% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 1.72% | -9.47% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |