Explore the Family Name Thunberg
The meaning of Thunberg
Swedish: ornamental name from thun, an ornamental (old) spelling of tun ‘(grass grown) enclosed yard’ (see Thun) + berg ‘mountain, hill’.
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How common is the last name Thunberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Thunberg shows a slight decline over a decade. In 2000, Thunberg ranked 55,376th in popularity and fell to 55,841st by 2010, signifying a 0.84% drop. Despite this decrease in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Thunberg surname rose from 347 in 2000 to 367 in 2010, marking a 5.76% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 7.69%, going from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,376 | #55,841 | -0.84% |
| Count | 347 | 367 | 5.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thunberg
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Thunberg from the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although the percentage dropped slightly from 93.08% to 90.46%. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races saw a notable increase of 259.72%, jumping from 1.44% to 5.18%. Hispanic identifiers also saw a growth of 17.75%, moving from 2.31% to 2.72%. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black categories went down to zero in 2010 from 1.73% and 1.44%, respectively, in 2000. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained constant with no individuals identifying under this ethnicity in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.08% | 90.46% | -2.81% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 5.18% | 259.72% |
| Hispanic | 2.31% | 2.72% | 17.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.73% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.44% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |