Explore the Family Name Vossberg
The meaning of Vossberg
North German: variant of Vosberg.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vossberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Vossberg experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 125,639 in terms of prevalence but dropped by approximately 3.96% to 130,610 in 2010. The total count, however, saw an increase from 126 to 130 individuals, representing a growth of around 3.17%. Despite this increment in count, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 20%, from 0.05% to 0.04%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #125,639 | #130,610 | -3.96% |
| Count | 126 | 130 | 3.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vossberg
Concerning ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Vossberg surname identified as white in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, in 2000, about 98.41% identified as white, a figure which slightly dipped by 0.73% to 97.69% in 2010. Other ethnicities, including Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw no changes between these years, with counts effectively remaining at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.41% | 97.69% | -0.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |