Explore the Family Name Tranberg
The meaning of Tranberg
1. Danish: habitational name from Tranbjerg in Denmark, named with tran(e) ‘crane’ + berg ‘mountain, hill’. 2. Norwegian: habitational name from the farm name Tranberg in Gjøvik, from Tran-, which is unexplained, + berg ‘mountain, hill’. 3. Swedish: ornamental name from trana ‘crane’ (possibly from a placename containing this word; compare 1 above) + berg ‘mountain, hill’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Helmer, Jorgen, Nels.
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How common is the last name Tranberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tranberg saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Tranberg was ranked 55,124 in terms of popularity, falling slightly to 55,741 by 2010 — a change of -1.12%. Despite a drop in rank, the actual count of people with the Tranberg surname increased from 349 in 2000 to 368 in 2010, marking a growth of 5.44%. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined over this period from 0.13 to 0.12, representing a -7.69% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,124 | #55,741 | -1.12% |
| Count | 349 | 368 | 5.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tranberg
The ethnicity associated with the surname Tranberg underwent minor shifts from 2000 to 2010 as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. A majority of those bearing the surname identified as White, accounting for 91.12% in 2000 which slightly dropped to 90.22% in 2010. The Hispanic community using the Tranberg surname saw a small increase of 2.15%, growing from 3.72% to 3.80%. The proportion of Black individuals with this surname reduced by -14.63%, reaching 2.45% in 2010. Meanwhile, the representation of the surname in Two or more races category appeared in 2010, standing at 1.90%. The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities did not register any individuals with the Tranberg surname in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.12% | 90.22% | -0.99% |
| Hispanic | 3.72% | 3.8% | 2.15% |
| Black | 2.87% | 2.45% | -14.63% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |