Explore the Family Name Wiberg
The meaning of Wiberg
Swedish: ornamental name composed of an altered form of the placename element vi (representing either Old Norse vithr ‘forest’ or vé ‘sacred place’) + the ornamental element berg ‘mountain, hill’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Nels, Erik, Lars, Sven, Bjorn, Helmer, Nils. German Ewald, Ralf.
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How common is the last name Wiberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wiberg saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 23,152nd most popular surname, with 1,029 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, it had risen to the 23,120th position, with a total count of 1,104, marking a 7.29% growth over the decade. However, its proportion per 100k people slightly decreased by 2.63%, indicating that while the number of people with the surname increased, the overall population grew at a faster rate.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,152 | #23,120 | 0.14% |
| Count | 1,029 | 1,104 | 7.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.37 | -2.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wiberg
The ethnicity of those with the Wiberg surname also showed some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The vast majority identified as White, although this percentage dropped slightly from 97.28% in 2000 to 95.47% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with a jump from 0.87% to 2.17%. Individuals who identified as part of two or more ethnicities also increased from 0.97% to 1.09%. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander changed as well, going from 0% in 2000 to 0.54% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.28% | 95.47% | -1.86% |
| Hispanic | 0.87% | 2.17% | 149.43% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 1.09% | 12.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.54% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |