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

Bredenberg, 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 Bredenberg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bredenberg in America

Bredenberg is the 86645th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bredenberg surname appeared 215 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 Bredenberg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bredenberg 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 Bredenberg

The surname Bredenberg originates from the northern regions of Germany, particularly in the areas surrounding Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Old German words "bred" and "berg," which translate to "broad" and "mountain" or "hill," respectively. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to individuals who resided near a broad mountain or hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bredenberg can be found in the historical records of the city of Lübeck, dating back to the late 15th century. In these records, a merchant named Hans Bredenberg is mentioned as a prominent figure in the city's trade guild. Additionally, the name appears in various church records and tax rolls from the surrounding regions during the 16th and 17th centuries.

Bredenberg is also associated with several notable individuals throughout history. In the 18th century, Johann Bredenberg (1701-1768) was a Lutheran theologian and philosopher who contributed significantly to the field of natural theology. Another individual of note was Karl Bredenberg (1823-1888), a Swedish painter known for his landscape and seascape works.

In the 19th century, the name Bredenberg gained recognition through the work of Gustav Bredenberg (1842-1915), a Swedish engineer and industrialist who played a pivotal role in the development of the forestry industry in Sweden. His innovations in sawmill technology and sustainable forestry practices had a lasting impact on the country's economy.

Moving into the 20th century, Ola Bredenberg (1915-1997) was a Swedish author and playwright who gained critical acclaim for his works exploring social and political themes. His plays were widely performed and translated into multiple languages, earning him recognition both in Sweden and internationally.

Another notable figure was Rolf Bredenberg (1924-2011), a Swedish actor and director who had a prolific career in both film and theater. He received numerous accolades for his performances and contributions to the arts, including the prestigious O'Neill Award for his lifetime achievements.

While the surname Bredenberg originated in northern Germany, it has since spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bredenberg

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

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

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