Explore the Family Name Wennerberg
The meaning of Wennerberg
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements Wenner + berg ‘mountain, hill’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Nils.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wennerberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wennerberg slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 70,473rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 74,826th. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced a minor drop from 259 in 2000 to 258 in 2010. Correspondingly, the proportion of people per 100,000 with the surname Wennerberg fell by 10% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,473 | #74,826 | -6.18% |
| Count | 259 | 258 | -0.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wennerberg
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wennerberg, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most bearers of this name identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage increased marginally from 97.68% to 98.45%. The percentages for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0.00%. This indicates that the Wennerberg surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnicity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.68% | 98.45% | 0.79% |
| 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% |