Explore the Family Name Smedberg
The meaning of Smedberg
1. Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements smed ‘smith’ (possibly from a placename like Smedby) + berg ‘mountain, hill’. 2. Norwegian: habitational name from a farm name of the same meaning as 1 above. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Astrid.
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How common is the last name Smedberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Smedberg' has seen a slight decrease over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 48,877 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to a rank of 49,636, signifying a 1.55% reduction. However, despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with this last name has increased from 405 in 2000 to 423 in 2010, representing a growth of 4.44%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 6.67%, shifting from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,877 | #49,636 | -1.55% |
| Count | 405 | 423 | 4.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smedberg
Looking at ethnicity based on the same Decennial U.S. Census data, the most common ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Smedberg' is White, although there was a slight decrease in this category from 96.30% in 2000 to 94.56% in 2010. Hispanic representation also grew significantly by 91.87%, moving from 1.23% in 2000 to 2.36% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no reported individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in 2000, but by 2010, these figures rose to 1.42% and 1.18% respectively. There was no change for the Black category, while reports for American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 94.56% | -1.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 2.36% | 91.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.18% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.23% | 0% | 0% |