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

Rehberg, 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 Rehberg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rehberg in America

Rehberg is the 17625th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rehberg surname appeared 1,594 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Rehberg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rehberg 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 Rehberg

The surname Rehberg is of German origin, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the region of Saxony, which was heavily influenced by the Slavic language and culture at the time.

The name Rehberg is derived from the Old German word "reha," meaning a roe deer, and the word "berg," which translates to a mountain or hill. This combination suggests that the name was initially given to individuals who lived near a mountain or hill where roe deer were commonly found.

One of the earliest documented references to the Rehberg name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from Saxony, dating back to the 12th century. The name is mentioned in connection with a landowner or nobleman from the region.

In the 14th century, a notable individual named Heinrich Rehberg was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Leipzig. His name appears in various records and documents from that time period, indicating the family's influence and status within the community.

During the 16th century, Johannes Rehberg (1539-1610) was a renowned Lutheran theologian and professor at the University of Wittenberg. He was known for his scholarly works and contributions to the Protestant Reformation.

In the 18th century, Carl Gottlieb Rehberg (1777-1857) was a German author and art critic who wrote extensively on the theory and history of art. His influential works helped shape the discourse surrounding aesthetics and art appreciation during that era.

Another notable figure bearing the Rehberg surname was August Wilhelm Rehberg (1757-1836), a German statesman and writer who served as a diplomat and advisor to various German princes and dukes. He played a significant role in the political affairs of his time.

Over the centuries, variations of the name Rehberg emerged, including Rehberger, Rehbergk, and Reberger, among others. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and linguistic shifts within the German-speaking regions.

While the Rehberg name has its origins in Saxony, it has since spread to other parts of Germany and beyond, with descendants of the family residing in various countries around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rehberg

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

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

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