Explore the Family Name Westerberg
The meaning of Westerberg
1. German: habitational name from any of numerous places so named. 2. Swedish: ornamental or topographic name from (an altered form of) the elements väster ‘western’ + berg ‘mountain, hill’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Lars, Anders, Berndt, Erik, Lennart, Nils, Sten.
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How common is the last name Westerberg in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Westerberg has experienced slight changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 17,296th most popular surname and by 2010, it had dropped slightly to the 17,734th position, marking a decrease of 2.53%. Despite the drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Westerberg surname increased from 1,507 to 1,580 during this time period, showing an increase of 4.84%. However, the proportion per 100k people declined by 3.57% moving from 0.56 to 0.54.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,296 | #17,734 | -2.53% |
| Count | 1,507 | 1,580 | 4.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.54 | -3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Westerberg
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts for the Westerberg surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, though this group saw a slight decrease of 1.31%, moving from 95.82% to 94.56%. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic showed the largest growth at 37.35%, increasing from 1.66% to 2.28%. Similarly, the Asian/Pacific Islander category also saw growth, albeit more modest, with an increase of 16.13%. Those identifying with two or more races also increased by 7.55%. However, it's important to note that the percentage of Black individuals and American Indian and Alaskan Natives with this surname were both reported as zero in 2010, with data for Black individuals being suppressed in 2000 for privacy concerns.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.82% | 94.56% | -1.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 2.28% | 37.35% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 1.14% | 7.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.93% | 1.08% | 16.13% |
| Black | 0.53% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |