Explore the Family Name Westenberg
The meaning of Westenberg
North German and Dutch: habitational name from any of several places so named, for example in Lower Saxony and Mecklenburg.
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How common is the last name Westenberg in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Westenberg has seen a rise in the United States over the last decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 72,466 with approximately 250 individuals bearing the name. This proportion equated to about 0.09 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had increased to 68,547 and the count had risen to 287 individuals, which equates to about 0.1 per 100,000 people. This shows a positive change of 5.41 in rank and an increase of 14.8 in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,466 | #68,547 | 5.41% |
| Count | 250 | 287 | 14.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Westenberg
The ethnicity associated with the Westenberg surname also saw changes between 2000 and 2010, as noted in the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, almost all (97.20%) identified as White, while no individuals reported being of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity. However, by 2010, some diversity became apparent. While most (94.77%) still identified as White—a decrease of 2.50%—some individuals now identified as Asian/Pacific Islander (3.14%) and Two or more races (1.74%). There were still no individuals who identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.2% | 94.77% | -2.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.14% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.74% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |