Explore the Family Name Wahlberg
The meaning of Wahlberg
1. German: topographic name from Middle High German wal ‘field, meadow’ + berg ‘mountain, hill’. This surname is also found in Denmark. 2. Norwegian and Swedish: variant of Walberg. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Alf, Anders, Johan, Sven.
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How common is the last name Wahlberg in the United States?
The surname Wahlberg demonstrated a slight growth in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Wahlberg ranked as the 23,863rd most common surname in the United States with 988 instances recorded. By 2010, the surname rose to the 23,675th position with an increase of 8.3%, equating to 1,070 counts. However, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly declined by 2.7% in this time frame, from 0.37 to 0.36.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,863 | #23,675 | 0.79% |
| Count | 988 | 1,070 | 8.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.36 | -2.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wahlberg
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a predominantly white ethnic identity associated with the Wahlberg surname, although minor shifts were observed between 2000 and 2010. The vast majority, 95.34% in 2000 and 94.58% in 2010, identified as white. The next largest group, albeit significantly smaller, identified as Hispanic, decreasing slightly from 2.13% to 2.06%. There was also a notable increase in individuals with the Wahlberg surname identifying with two or more races, which jumped from 0.71% to 1.78%. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained stable at 1.21%, while there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.34% | 94.58% | -0.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.13% | 2.06% | -3.29% |
| Two or More Races | 0.71% | 1.78% | 150.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.21% | 1.21% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |