Explore the Family Name Von Bergen
The meaning of Von Bergen
German (von Bergen): topographic name for someone who lived in a mountainous area, from Middle High German berc ‘mountain, hill’ (dative plural bergen) + the preposition von ‘from’. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Gerhard, Otto.
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How common is the last name Von Bergen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Von Bergen has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 54,766th most popular surname before rising to rank 53,204 in 2010 - an increase of 2.85%. The number of individuals with this surname has also grown, with a count of 352 in 2000 and 389 in 2010, indicating a 10.51% rise. Despite these changes, however, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained at 0.13 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,766 | #53,204 | 2.85% |
| Count | 352 | 389 | 10.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Von Bergen
In terms of ethnic identity, information from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals carrying the Von Bergen surname identify as White. As of the year 2000, 97.44% identified as such, with a small decrease to 95.37% by 2010. Over the same period, there were incremental increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, with proportions of 1.54% and 2.31% respectively in 2010. There were no reported instances of individuals with the surname Von Bergen identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.44% | 95.37% | -2.12% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |