2000
#134,929
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Staberg
Staberg is a Swedish surname likely originating as a topographic name derived from a place name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Staberg. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Staberg 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Staberg in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Staberg, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (4.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Staberg
The surname Staberg is of Scandinavian origin, with its roots tracing back to the ancient Norse language and culture. This name is believed to have originated in the 9th or 10th century, during the height of the Viking era in the regions now known as Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Staberg name can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, a collection of literary works that document the lives and adventures of the Norse settlers who colonized Iceland in the late 9th and early 10th centuries. In these sagas, the name is often associated with individuals from prominent families or those who played pivotal roles in the island's history.
The name Staberg is thought to be derived from the Old Norse words "sta" and "berg," which translate to "place" and "hill" or "mountain," respectively. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a specific geographic location or settlement situated on or near a prominent hill or mountain range.
As the Vikings began to explore and settle in various parts of Europe, the Staberg name likely spread along with them. In the 11th century, a man named Stæin Staberg was recorded as a landowner in the Norwegian county of Østfold, indicating that the name had taken root in the region.
During the Middle Ages, the Staberg surname appeared in various historical records and documents across Scandinavia. One notable figure was Olav Staberg, a Norwegian merchant and ship owner who lived in the 14th century and played a significant role in the Hanseatic League's trade networks in the Baltic Sea region.
Another prominent individual bearing the Staberg name was Ingrid Staberg, a Swedish noblewoman who lived in the 16th century. She was known for her involvement in the Swedish Reformation and her support for the Protestant movement.
In the 17th century, Hans Staberg, a Danish military officer, gained recognition for his service in the Kalmar War between Sweden and Denmark-Norway. His bravery and leadership on the battlefield earned him a place in the annals of Danish military history.
As the centuries passed, the Staberg name continued to be represented by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, and political figures. Notable examples include Nils Staberg, a 19th-century Swedish painter renowned for his landscape paintings, and Erik Staberg, a 20th-century Norwegian politician who served as a member of the Storting (the Norwegian parliament).
While the Staberg surname has its origins in Scandinavia, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. However, its historical roots remain firmly grounded in the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Norse peoples.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Staberg
Among Census respondents with the surname Staberg, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (4.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Staberg 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 Staberg surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.4% · 92
- Two or more races7.3% · 8
- American Indian and Alaska Native4.6% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Staberg
Staberg 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
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-13 bearers (-11.3%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 23,503 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+7 bearers (+6.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,227 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,929 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | -13 bearers (-11.3%) | Down 23,503 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.9%) | Up 8,227 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 Staberg 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 | #158,432 | #150,205 | 5.2% |
| Count | 102 | 109 | 6.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 21.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Staberg bearers went from 102 to 109 (+6.9% change). The surname moved up 8,227 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #150,205.
FAQ
Staberg surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Staberg?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Staberg. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Staberg?
Staberg ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 109 people with the surname Staberg. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Staberg.
Has Staberg become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Staberg went from 102 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 7 (+6.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Staberg?
Among Census respondents with the surname Staberg, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (4.6%). 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 Staberg in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.4% (92 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Staberg appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (84.4%), Two or More Races (7.3%), American Indian/Alaska Native (4.6%). 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 Staberg (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 Staberg mean?
Staberg is a Swedish surname likely originating as a topographic name derived from a place name. 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 Staberg (0.04 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 Americans have the surname Staberg?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.