2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Achberger
A German toponymic surname indicating one who came from a place called Achberg, likely derived from "oak hill."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Achberger. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Achberger surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Achberger in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Achberger, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.7%) and Hispanic (4.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Achberger
The surname ACHBERGER originated in Germany, specifically in the region of Bavaria, during the late Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the German word "Ach," which means a small river or stream, and "Berg," meaning a hill or mountain. This suggests that the name likely referred to someone who lived near a hill or mountain with a stream.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name ACHBERGER can be found in the Bavarian town records from the 15th century. These records document a family with the name residing in the village of Achberg, which may have contributed to the formation of the surname.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Hans ACHBERGER (1493-1567) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Augsburg. His successful business ventures and landholdings suggest that the ACHBERGER family had achieved a certain level of prosperity and status by that time.
During the 17th century, the surname ACHBERGER appeared in various church records and legal documents across Bavaria and neighboring regions. One notable individual from this period was Johann ACHBERGER (1623-1697), a respected scholar and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Ingolstadt.
In the 18th century, the ACHBERGER name was associated with several notable figures in the arts and sciences. For example, Georg ACHBERGER (1701-1768) was a renowned painter and engraver whose works are still preserved in various galleries and museums across Europe.
Another prominent figure from this era was Friedrich ACHBERGER (1732-1804), a renowned astronomer and mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and the study of comets.
As the name spread beyond its Bavarian origins, it also appeared in other German-speaking regions and countries. In the 19th century, a notable figure named Karl ACHBERGER (1813-1890) was a prominent architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings and public spaces in the city of Vienna, Austria.
Throughout its history, the surname ACHBERGER has maintained a strong connection to its German roots and the geographic regions from which it originated. While the name may have evolved slightly over time, its core meaning and significance remain tied to its Bavarian heritage and the distinctive landscape that inspired its formation.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Achberger
Among Census respondents with the surname Achberger, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.7%) and Hispanic (4.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Achberger bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Achberger surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.6% · 89
- Two or more races7.7% · 8
- Hispanic or Latino4.8% · 5
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Achberger
Achberger appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#140,157
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+19 bearers (+19.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 10,279 places
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-15 bearers (-12.6%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 13,433 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #140,157 | 119 | 0.04 | +19 bearers (+19.0%) | Up 10,279 places |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | -15 bearers (-12.6%) | Down 13,433 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Achberger surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #140,157 | #153,590 | -9.6% |
| Count | 119 | 104 | -12.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Achberger bearers went from 119 to 104 (-12.6% change). The surname moved down 13,433 positions in the national ranking, going from #140,157 to #153,590.
FAQ
Achberger surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Achberger?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Achberger. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Achberger?
Achberger ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 104 people with the surname Achberger. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Achberger.
Has Achberger become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Achberger went from 119 recorded bearers to 104. That is a decrease of 15 (-12.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #140,157 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Achberger?
Among Census respondents with the surname Achberger, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.7%) and Hispanic (4.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Achberger in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.6% (89 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Achberger appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.6%), Two or More Races (7.7%), Hispanic (4.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Achberger (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Achberger mean?
A German toponymic surname indicating one who came from a place called Achberg, likely derived from "oak hill." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Achberger (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Achberger?
See how many people have the surname Achberger on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.