Explore the Family Name Walburg
The meaning of Walburg
German: from an ancient Germanic female personal name composed of the elements wald ‘rule’ + burg ‘fortress’. Saint Walburga (died 779) was an English missionary who accompanied Saint Boniface on his mission to Germany, and became abbess of Heidenheim. Her cult became very popular in northern Germany in the early Middle Ages, with consequent effects on the frequency of the personal name. Her bodily remains were later transferred to Eichstätt, according to legend on 1 May, which thus came to be known as Walpurgisnacht. This is also the date of an extremely ancient pagan fertility festival, welcoming the return of summer, and associated with witchcraft and revelry.
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How common is the last name Walburg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Walburg has seen slight decreases over a decade. The surname was ranked 74,957 in 2000 and dropped to 81,772 by 2010, representing a decline of 9.09%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname fell from 240 in 2000 to 231 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 3.75%. The proportion of people named Walburg per 100,000 also dropped by 11.11%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #81,772 | -9.09% |
| Count | 240 | 231 | -3.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Walburg
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Walburg has varied over time as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of those bearing the surname identified as White (84.58%), followed by Black (11.25%) and Two or more races (2.08%). By 2010, the percentage of Whites dropped slightly to 83.98%, while the percentage of Blacks increased to 12.12%. Notably, there were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, but this group represented 2.16% of the Walburg surname holders in 2010. There were no changes in the percentages for Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.58% | 83.98% | -0.71% |
| Black | 11.25% | 12.12% | 7.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.16% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.08% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |