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

Aberg, 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 Aberg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aberg in America

Aberg is the 54752nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aberg surname appeared 376 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 Aberg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aberg 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 Aberg

The surname Aberg originated in Sweden and has its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old Norse word "ā" meaning "river" and "berg" meaning "mountain," suggesting a connection to a location near a river and a mountain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aberg can be found in the Västergötland County, Sweden, where it was mentioned in a 14th-century document. This document referred to a person named Olof Aberg, who was a landowner in the region.

During the 16th century, the name Aberg began to appear more frequently in various records, particularly in the central and southern parts of Sweden. One notable individual from this time was Erik Aberg (1540-1617), a prominent merchant and shipowner from Kalmar.

In the 17th century, the Aberg family gained recognition, and several members held influential positions. Johan Aberg (1624-1689) was a respected lawyer and served as a judge in the Göta Court of Appeal. His son, Carl Aberg (1655-1718), followed in his footsteps and became a renowned legal scholar.

The 18th century saw the Aberg name spread to other parts of Scandinavia. Nils Aberg (1720-1795), a Swedish-born merchant, established a successful trading business in Copenhagen, Denmark, and his descendants continued to carry on the family name in that region.

As the 19th century dawned, the Aberg name gained prominence in various fields. Gustav Aberg (1812-1886) was a celebrated Swedish painter known for his landscape paintings, while Edvard Aberg (1843-1919) was a prominent architect who designed several notable buildings in Stockholm.

Another noteworthy figure was Olof Aberg (1857-1924), a Swedish engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of the telephone and telecommunications technology.

In the 20th century, the Aberg surname continued to be represented across various professions. One notable individual was Carl-Erik Aberg (1910-1995), a Swedish diplomat who served as the Ambassador to the United Nations and played a crucial role in international negotiations.

Throughout its history, the surname Aberg has been associated with various geographic locations, particularly in Sweden, where it is believed to have originated from places such as Äberg and Åberg, which share similarities with the name's spelling and pronunciation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aberg

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

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

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