2000
#31,774
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 687
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.25
Very Rare Last name
Anderberg
A Swedish surname derived from the elements "and" meaning "spirit" and "berg" meaning "mountain" or "hill."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 786 Americans carry the last name Anderberg. That puts it at #35,388 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.23 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 436,074 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Anderberg 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
786
1 in 436,074
Census rank
#35,388
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
685
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 685 bearers of the surname Anderberg in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.23 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 35388th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Anderberg, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Two or More Races (4.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Anderberg
The surname Anderberg is of Swedish origin, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the combination of two Old Norse words - "andr" meaning "breath" or "spirit," and "berg" meaning "mountain" or "hill." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who resided near mountains or inhabited hilly regions.
Historically, the name Anderberg can be traced back to various records and documents from the region. One notable mention is in the "Diplomatorium Norvegicum," a collection of medieval Norwegian diplomas and letters, which contains references to individuals bearing the Anderberg surname in the late 16th century.
The earliest recorded example of the Anderberg name dates back to 1587, when a man named Erik Anderberg was documented in the parish records of Falun, a town in central Sweden. This region, known for its copper mining industry, could have influenced the naming convention, with the "berg" element potentially referring to the local mining activities.
Another early reference to the Anderberg name can be found in the Swedish Census of 1690, where several families with this surname were recorded in the provinces of Värmland and Dalarna. These areas were known for their rugged terrain and mountainous landscapes, further reinforcing the connection between the name and its geographic origins.
One notable bearer of the Anderberg surname was Johan Anderberg (1776-1845), a Swedish merchant and shipowner who established a successful trading company in Gothenburg. His business ventures contributed significantly to the city's economic growth during the early 19th century.
Carl Johan Anderberg (1839-1911) was a Swedish botanist and taxonomist, known for his extensive work on the flora of Sweden. He published numerous scientific papers and contributed to the advancement of plant classification during his time.
Another individual of note is Bengt Anderberg (1920-2008), a Swedish diplomat and politician who served as the country's Minister for Foreign Affairs from 1976 to 1978. He played a crucial role in advocating for Sweden's foreign policy during the Cold War era.
Ingrid Anderberg (1931-2016) was a Swedish author and playwright, renowned for her works that explored themes of identity, relationships, and societal issues. Her plays and novels garnered critical acclaim and contributed to the literary landscape of Sweden in the latter half of the 20th century.
Lastly, Erik Anderberg (born 1962) is a contemporary Swedish artist known for his large-scale sculptures and installations. His works have been exhibited in various galleries and public spaces throughout Sweden and internationally, showcasing the artistic talents associated with the Anderberg name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Anderberg
Among Census respondents with the surname Anderberg, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Two or More Races (4.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Anderberg 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 Anderberg surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.8% · 615
- Hispanic or Latino4.2% · 29
- Two or more races4.2% · 29
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 4
- Black or African American0.1% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Anderberg
Anderberg 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
#34,073
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 667
-20 bearers (-2.9%)
Per 100,000 0.23
Rank movement Down 2,299 places
2020
#35,388
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 685
+18 bearers (+2.7%)
Per 100,000 0.23
Rank movement Down 1,315 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #31,774 | 687 | 0.25 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #34,073 | 667 | 0.23 | -20 bearers (-2.9%) | Down 2,299 places |
| 2020 | #35,388 | 685 | 0.23 | +18 bearers (+2.7%) | Down 1,315 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 Anderberg 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 | #34,073 | #35,388 | -3.9% |
| Count | 667 | 685 | 2.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.23 | 0.23 | -0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Anderberg bearers went from 667 to 685 (+2.7% change). The surname moved down 1,315 positions in the national ranking, going from #34,073 to #35,388.
FAQ
Anderberg surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Anderberg?
Name Census estimates that about 786 living Americans carry the surname Anderberg. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 436,074 residents.
How common is Anderberg?
Anderberg ranks #35,388 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.23 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 685 people with the surname Anderberg. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (786), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.23 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.23 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 Anderberg.
Has Anderberg become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Anderberg went from 667 recorded bearers to 685. That is an increase of 18 (+2.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #34,073 to #35,388.
What does the Census say about the background of Anderberg?
Among Census respondents with the surname Anderberg, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Two or More Races (4.2%). 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 Anderberg in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.8% (615 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Anderberg appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.8%), Hispanic (4.2%), Two or More Races (4.2%). 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 Anderberg (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 Anderberg mean?
A Swedish surname derived from the elements "and" meaning "spirit" and "berg" meaning "mountain" or "hill." 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 Anderberg (0.23 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 people have the surname Anderberg?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.