2000
#130,443
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Byberg
A Swedish surname derived from a place name referring to a village or farm.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Byberg. 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 Byberg 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 Byberg 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 Byberg, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Byberg
The surname "BYBERG" has its origins in Sweden, with the first recorded instances dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old Norse word "by," meaning a village or a town, and "berg," which translates to a hill or a mountain. Therefore, the name likely originated from a specific location or settlement in Sweden that was situated on or near a hill or a mountainous area.
In the early days, the surname was often spelled with variations such as "Bybierg," "Bybjerg," or "Bybiærg," reflecting the regional dialects and the evolution of the Swedish language over time. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Uppsala Bishops' records from the late 14th century, where a man named Olof Byberg is mentioned as a landowner in the region.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the surname gained prominence in various parts of Sweden, particularly in the regions of Dalarna, Västmanland, and Värmland. Notable figures bearing the name during this period include Nils Byberg (1567-1632), a wealthy merchant and landowner in Falun, and Karin Byberg (1602-1678), a respected midwife and herbalist in the town of Nora.
In the 18th century, the name continued to be associated with various professions and social strata. Johan Byberg (1723-1791) was a prominent Lutheran minister and theologian who served in the city of Linköping, while Erik Byberg (1749-1824) was a skilled carpenter and woodworker whose intricate carvings adorned several churches and buildings in the region of Värmland.
As Sweden entered the 19th century, the name Byberg gained further recognition with individuals such as Axel Byberg (1810-1879), a renowned scholar and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of Old Norse and Icelandic literature, and Ingrid Byberg (1844-1912), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights who established several schools in Stockholm.
Throughout its history, the surname Byberg has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, reflecting the rich tapestry of Swedish society and culture. While the specific origins and meanings of surnames can often be subject to interpretation, the name "BYBERG" undoubtedly holds a deep-rooted connection to the Swedish landscape and its historical settlements.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Byberg
Among Census respondents with the surname Byberg, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Byberg 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 Byberg surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 109
Timeline
Historical Census data for Byberg
Byberg 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
#136,449
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
+3 bearers (+2.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,006 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-14 bearers (-11.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,756 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #130,443 | 120 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #136,449 | 123 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.5%) | Down 6,006 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -14 bearers (-11.4%) | Down 13,756 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 Byberg 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 | #136,449 | #150,205 | -10.1% |
| Count | 123 | 109 | -11.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Byberg bearers went from 123 to 109 (-11.4% change). The surname moved down 13,756 positions in the national ranking, going from #136,449 to #150,205.
FAQ
Byberg surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Byberg?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Byberg. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Byberg?
Byberg 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 Byberg. 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 Byberg.
Has Byberg become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Byberg went from 123 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 14 (-11.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #136,449 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Byberg?
Among Census respondents with the surname Byberg, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. 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 Byberg in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (109 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Byberg appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). 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 Byberg (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 Byberg mean?
A Swedish surname derived from a place name referring to a village or farm. 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 Byberg (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 common is the surname Byberg?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Byberg on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.