Explore the Family Name Silberg
The meaning of Silberg
1. Swedish: ornamental name, probably from the placename element sil ‘stretch of smooth water’ + berg ‘mountain, hill’. 2. Danish: habitational name from a place called Silberg. 3. German: habitational name from a place so named in Hesse, or possibly a variant of Silberberg. 4. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Silber, the last syllable being replaced with German Berg ‘mountain, hill’.
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How common is the last name Silberg in the United States?
The Silberg surname ranked 62,775 in popularity in the year 2000 and fell to 85,659 by 2010, indicating a decrease of approximately 36.45% according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 298 in 2000 to 218 in 2010, showing a drop of around 26.85%. In terms of proportion, for every 100,000 individuals, 0.11 had Silberg as their last name in 2000, but this figure dropped to 0.07 in 2010, marking a decline of about 36.36%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,775 | #85,659 | -36.45% |
| Count | 298 | 218 | -26.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.07 | -36.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Silberg
In regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in 2000, approximately 2.01% of those with the Silberg surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, increasing slightly to 2.29% in 2010. There was no record of individuals identifying as two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year reviewed. The majority of the Silbergs identified as White. This representation fell slightly from 96.98% in 2000 to 94.50% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.98% | 94.5% | -2.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.01% | 2.29% | 13.93% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |