Find out how popular the last name Adelsberg is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Adelsberg.

Adelsberg, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Adelsberg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adelsberg in America

Adelsberg is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adelsberg surname appeared 126 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Adelsberg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Adelsberg to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Adelsberg

The surname Adelsberg is of German origin, with the earliest known records dating back to the 13th century in the region of Saxony. The name is thought to be derived from the German words "adel" meaning "noble" and "berg" meaning "mountain" or "hill."

It is believed that the name was initially given to someone who lived near a noble or prestigious mountain or hill, or perhaps to someone who held a respected position in a mountainous area. Some sources suggest the name may also have been given to someone who worked in mining or quarrying operations in the hills or mountains.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in a 1286 document from the town of Chemnitz, which mentions a "Johannes Adelsberg" as a landowner in the region. Another early reference is in a 1312 record from Freiberg, which lists a "Konrad Adelsberg" as a member of the local mining guild.

The name Adelsberg also has ties to the historic town of Adelsberg (now known as Postojna) in present-day Slovenia. This town, located in a karst region known for its extensive cave systems, was once part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and had a significant German-speaking population. It is possible that some bearers of the surname may have originated from or had connections to this area.

Notable individuals with the surname Adelsberg include:

1. Johann Adelsberg (c. 1490 - 1562), a German painter and engraver active in the Renaissance period, known for his religious works and portraits.

2. Gertrud Adelsberg (1876 - 1951), a German-born American artist and educator, known for her watercolor paintings and advocacy for women's rights in the arts.

3. Alfred Adelsberg (1887 - 1968), a German-American businessman and philanthropist, who co-founded the Adelsberg Brush Manufacturing Company in New York City.

4. Ernst Adelsberg (1892 - 1976), a German-born American chemist and inventor, who developed several important industrial processes and held numerous patents.

5. Karl Adelsberg (1901 - 1982), a German-born American architect, known for his innovative designs and contributions to modernist architecture in the United States.

While the surname Adelsberg is not among the most common names today, it has a rich history rooted in the German-speaking regions of Central Europe and reflects the cultural and geographical influences that have shaped its origins and evolution over centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adelsberg

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Adelsberg.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Adelsberg was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Adelsberg has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Adelsberg was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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