Explore the Family Name Wallberg
The meaning of Wallberg
German and Swedish: variant of Walberg.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wallberg in the United States?
The surname Wallberg, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a dip in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 78,326th most common name and by 2010, it had slipped to the 86,981st spot marking an 11.05% decrease. The number of people with this last name has also decreased slightly, from 227 in 2000 to 214 in 2010, a decline of 5.73%. The proportion of individuals with the Wallberg surname per 100,000 people has similarly dropped by 12.5%, going from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,326 | #86,981 | -11.05% |
| Count | 227 | 214 | -5.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wallberg
Regarding ethnicity, the Wallberg surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is dominantly identified with White ethnicity. In 2000, 92.51% of those with the Wallberg surname identified as White, though this figure decreased to 88.32% in 2010. The Hispanic population within the Wallberg surname increased significantly, rising from 3.96% in 2000 to 7.94% in 2010, which represents a 100.51% increase. Interestingly, those identifying as having two or more races emerged in the 2010 census, accounting for 2.34% of the Wallberg population. Meanwhile, there was a complete drop in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native from 2.64% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.51% | 88.32% | -4.53% |
| Hispanic | 3.96% | 7.94% | 100.51% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.34% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.64% | 0% | -100% |