Explore the Family Name Stomberg
The meaning of Stomberg
1. Swedish: ornamental name probably composed of the placename element Stom- (denoting church ownership) + berg ‘mountain, hill’. 2. North German (East Frisia): topographic name probably composed of stomp ‘flat’ + berg ‘mountain, hill’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Dagny. German Eldor.
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How common is the last name Stomberg in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stomberg has seen minor changes in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 53,904 and slightly fell to 54,990 by 2010, indicating a marginal decrease of 2.01%. However, the count of people carrying this surname increased from 359 to 374 during the same period, reflecting an increase of 4.18%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.13 between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,904 | #54,990 | -2.01% |
| Count | 359 | 374 | 4.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stomberg
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Stomberg, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that it is overwhelmingly linked with white individuals. In 2000, 98.33% of Stombergs identified as white, a figure that slightly decreased to 96.26% by 2010. The period also saw a new development, with 2.14% identifying as Hispanic in 2010, compared to none in 2000. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native reportedly had no association with the Stomberg surname in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.33% | 96.26% | -2.11% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.14% | 0% |
| 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% |