Explore the Family Name Skyberg
The meaning of Skyberg
Norwegian and Swedish: habitational name from any of the four farms in eastern Norway and at least two places in Sweden, named with sky (apparently from sky ‘sky’) + berg ‘mountain, hill’. The Swedish name may also be ornamental, from an unidentified first element (perhaps derived from a placename such as Skye) + berg. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Bjorn.
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How common is the last name Skyberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Skyberg experienced a slight decrease in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 60,230 but fell to 63,218 by 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 4.96%. However, the overall count of individuals carrying this surname saw a marginal increase from 313 people in 2000 to 316 people in 2010. Accordingly, the proportion of people with the surname Skyberg per 100k population also declined by around 8.33% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,230 | #63,218 | -4.96% |
| Count | 313 | 316 | 0.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Skyberg
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Skyberg has seen some minor shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, accounting for 97.12% in 2000 which slightly decreased to 95.25% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. Notably, the 2010 census marked the first time individuals with the surname Skyberg were reported to identify as belonging to more than one ethnicity, making up 1.58% of all Skybergs, and similarly, 1.58% identified as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.12% | 95.25% | -1.93% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.58% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.58% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |