Explore the Family Name Vosberg
The meaning of Vosberg
North German: topographic name from vos(sen)berg ‘fox-hole’. Compare Vosburg, Vosburgh, and Vossberg.
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How common is the last name Vosberg in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Vosberg has seen a slight increase in the U.S between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Vosberg was ranked as the 35,053rd most common surname, while in 2010 it moved up to the 34,574th position, indicating a change of 1.37 percent. The number of individuals with this surname also grew from 609 to 654 during this decade, representing an increase of 7.39 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,053 | #34,574 | 1.37% |
| Count | 609 | 654 | 7.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vosberg
According to Decennial U.S. Census data regarding ethnicity, the majority of people with the surname Vosberg identify as White. In 2000, 96.88 percent identified as such, though this figure decreased slightly to 93.73 percent by 2010. People identifying as having two or more ethnic identities increased from 1.48 percent in 2000 to 2.14 percent in 2010. Significantly, in 2010, there emerged a portion (2.91 percent) who identified as Hispanic, a category that didn't exist in the 2000 data for this surname. There were no reported changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.88% | 93.73% | -3.25% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.91% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 2.14% | 44.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |