Explore the Family Name Tornberg
The meaning of Tornberg
Swedish: ornamental name from torn ‘thorn bush’ + berg ‘mountain’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Anders, Nels, Thor.
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How common is the last name Tornberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tornberg has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Tornberg ranked 71,372 in popularity and increased its ranking to 65,964 by 2010, a change of approximately 7.58%. The number of people with the surname Tornberg also rose during this period, with a count of 255 in 2000 increasing to 300 in 2010, marking an uptick of roughly 17.65%. The proportion of individuals with this name per 100k of the population also saw an increment of 11.11%, moving from 0.09 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #65,964 | 7.58% |
| Count | 255 | 300 | 17.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tornberg
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the Tornberg surname identify as White. However, between 2000 and 2010, there was a slight decrease in this group, moving from 98.43% to 94.67%. In the same period, a new ethnic identity appeared amongst those with the Tornberg surname. By 2010, 2.67% identified as Hispanic, despite having no representation in 2000. There were no recorded changes for other ethnic identities including Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native; these groups either had zero presence or their data was suppressed in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.43% | 94.67% | -3.82% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.67% | 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% |