Explore the Family Name Westberg
The meaning of Westberg
1. Scandinavian: ornamental or topographic name from väst or vest ‘west’ + berg ‘mountain, hill’. In some cases the name could be habitational, from a place so named. 2. North German: topographic name from Middle Low German west ‘west’ + berg ‘mountain, hill’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Nils, Anders, Erland, Johan.
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How common is the last name Westberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Westberg has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 12,829 and by 2010, it slipped to 13,845, a change of -7.92%. The count of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased from 2,201 to 2,183 during the same period, marking a -0.82% change. This indicates that for every 100,000 people, there were fewer individuals named Westberg in 2010 than there were in 2000, with the proportion declining by -9.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,829 | #13,845 | -7.92% |
| Count | 2,201 | 2,183 | -0.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.82 | 0.74 | -9.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Westberg
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts within the Westberg population between 2000 and 2010. While the majority identifying as White decreased slightly from 96.96% to 95.51%, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, going from 0.32% to 0.69%. There was also an uptick in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.09% to 1.97%. Interestingly, those identifying as part of two or more races increased by 11.36%, albeit still a small proportion. The data for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities was either zero or suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.96% | 95.51% | -1.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 1.97% | 80.73% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 1.47% | 11.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.32% | 0.69% | 115.63% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |