Explore the Family Name Stahlberg
The meaning of Stahlberg
1. German: habitational name from any of several places so named in Rhineland, the Palatinate, and Saxony. 2. Swedish (Ståhlberg): ornamental name composed of the elements ståhl, an ornamental spelling of stål ‘steel’ + berg ‘mountain, hill’. 3. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from German Stahlberg ‘steel mountain’, one of surnames randomly assigned to Jews by Austrian clerks. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Lothar, Rainer.
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How common is the last name Stahlberg in the United States?
The surname Stahlberg saw a minor decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Ranked as the 58,257th most popular surname in 2000, it fell slightly to the 60,636th position by 2010, marking a 4.08 percent decrease. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 326 to 332 during the same period, indicating a 1.84 percent growth. The proportion of people named Stahlberg per 100,000 also decreased by 8.33 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,257 | #60,636 | -4.08% |
| Count | 326 | 332 | 1.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stahlberg
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the ethnicity distribution for the surname Stahlberg remained largely consistent between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals bearing this surname identified as White, accounting for 97.24 percent in 2000 and 96.39 percent in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a slight increase from 2.15 percent to 2.41 percent over the decade. There were no reported instances of individuals with this surname identifying with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.24% | 96.39% | -0.87% |
| Hispanic | 2.15% | 2.41% | 12.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |