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

Quarberg, 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 Quarberg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quarberg in America

Quarberg is the 116829th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quarberg surname appeared 149 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 Quarberg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quarberg 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 Quarberg

The surname Quarberg is believed to have originated in Germany, specifically in the region of Bavaria, during the late medieval period around the 13th or 14th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "quarnberc," which translates to "mill hill" or "hill with a mill." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived near or worked at a mill located on a hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Quarberg can be found in the Bavarian town records from the 15th century, where it is spelled as "Quarenberger." This variant spelling provides insight into the potential evolution of the name over time.

In the late 16th century, a notable figure named Hans Quarberg (1562-1628) was mentioned in the chronicles of the city of Augsburg, Bavaria. He was a respected craftsman and member of the local guild, contributing to the city's renowned metalworking tradition.

During the 17th century, the Quarberg name appeared in several church records from the Bavarian region, indicating its continued presence and significance within local communities.

A prominent individual bearing the Quarberg surname was Johann Michael Quarberg (1686-1757), a renowned clockmaker and inventor from Nuremberg, Bavaria. His intricate timepieces and innovative designs earned him widespread recognition and patronage from nobility across Europe.

In the 19th century, the Quarberg name crossed borders as Friedrich Quarberg (1812-1879), a Bavarian-born engineer, gained prominence for his contributions to the development of early steam engines and industrial machinery in neighboring Austria.

While the surname Quarberg may not have been widely documented in historical texts or manuscripts of significant renown, its presence in various regional records and the accomplishments of individuals bearing this name attest to its enduring legacy within the German-speaking regions of Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quarberg

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

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 Quarberg 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 Quarberg 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 Quarberg was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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