Renberg
A locational surname originating from a place likely named after a person.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 377 Americans carry the last name Renberg. That puts it at #60,196 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.11 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 909,163 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Renberg surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
377
1 in 909,163
Census rank
#60,196
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
335
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 335 bearers of the surname Renberg in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.11 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 60196th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Renberg, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Renberg
The surname Renberg is of German origin, and it can be traced back to the late Middle Ages, around the 14th or 15th century. The name is believed to have originated from a place name, likely a town or village in one of the German-speaking regions of central Europe.
One possible derivation is from the German word "Renn," which means "to run" or "to flow," combined with the word "Berg," meaning "mountain" or "hill." This could suggest that the name originally referred to someone who lived near a running stream or river in a mountainous area.
Another theory is that the name Renberg is a variant of the more common German surname Reinberg, which is derived from the personal name "Rein" or "Rainer" and the word "Berg." This would imply that the name's origins are associated with a person named Rein or Rainer who lived near a mountain or hill.
The earliest known recorded instances of the surname Renberg can be found in historical documents and records from the 16th and 17th centuries in various German-speaking regions, such as Bavaria, Saxony, and the Rhineland. Some notable individuals with the surname Renberg from this period include Johannes Renberg (1545-1611), a German theologian and professor at the University of Tübingen, and Hans Renberg (1590-1647), a German military officer who served in the Thirty Years' War.
In the 18th and 19th centuries, the name Renberg continued to appear in various German regions, as well as in areas where German immigrants had settled, such as parts of the United States and Canada. Notable bearers of the name during this time include Karl Renberg (1770-1842), a German writer and translator, and Friedrich Renberg (1815-1889), a German painter and illustrator.
As for place names potentially associated with the surname Renberg, there is a town called Reinberg in the German state of Saxony, which could be related to the name's origins. Additionally, there are several villages and towns in Germany with names similar to Renberg, such as Rennerberg, Rennberg, and Renneberg, which may have contributed to the evolution of the surname.
Overall, the surname Renberg has a rich history rooted in the German language and culture, with potential connections to geographical features like mountains and rivers, as well as personal names from the region's past.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Renberg
Among Census respondents with the surname Renberg, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Renberg bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Renberg surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.0%
- Hispanic or Latino4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.4%
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.1%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Renberg surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,196 | #60,196 | 0.0% |
| Count | 335 | 335 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Renberg bearers went from 335 to 335 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #60,196 to #60,196.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Renberg
FAQ
Renberg surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Renberg?
The surname Renberg holds position #60,196 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 377 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.11 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Renberg surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Renberg, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.4%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.