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

Bergfalk, 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 Bergfalk surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bergfalk in America

Bergfalk is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bergfalk surname appeared 116 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 Bergfalk.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bergfalk 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 Bergfalk

The surname Bergfalk is of Swedish origin, dating back to the 17th century. It is a compound word derived from the Swedish words "berg," meaning mountain or hill, and "falk," which translates to falcon. This name likely originated in the mountainous regions of Sweden, where falcons were commonly found.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Bergfalk name can be found in the Swedish church records from the late 1600s. These records document the birth, marriage, and death of individuals bearing this surname in various parishes throughout the country.

A notable individual with the Bergfalk surname was Johan Bergfalk (1735-1810), a Swedish theologian and professor of theology at Uppsala University. He was known for his contributions to the study of biblical exegesis and his published works on religious topics.

Another historical figure was Carl Bergfalk (1798-1879), a Swedish architect and civil engineer. He played a significant role in the development of infrastructure and public buildings in Stockholm during the 19th century, including the design of the Strömsborg Canal.

In the field of literature, Carl Alfred Bergfalk (1851-1924) was a Swedish writer and poet. He is best known for his lyrical poetry collections and his work as a translator of English literary works into Swedish.

The Bergfalk name also has connections to the Swedish military. Carl Johan Bergfalk (1819-1891) was a Swedish Army officer who served in the Royal Swedish Army during the mid-19th century, rising to the rank of Major General.

Lastly, mention should be made of Axel Bergfalk (1875-1949), a Swedish businessman and industrialist. He played a pivotal role in the development of the Swedish pulp and paper industry, establishing several successful companies in the early 20th century.

While the Bergfalk surname is relatively uncommon, its historical roots can be traced back to the mountainous regions of Sweden, where it likely originated as a descriptive name for those living near or associated with falcons in the hills and mountains.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bergfalk

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

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

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