2000
#127,948
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Carlblom
A Swedish surname indicating a person's ancestral home near a charcoal burner's hut.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Carlblom. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Carlblom 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
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Carlblom in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Carlblom, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Carlblom
The surname CARLBLOM has its origins in Sweden, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Swedish words "karl," meaning a man or fellow, and "blom," meaning flower or blossom. This combination suggests the name may have initially referred to someone with a floral name or occupation related to flowers.
CARLBLOM is thought to have originated in the southern regions of Sweden, particularly in the provinces of Skåne and Halland. Historical records from this period indicate variations in spelling, such as Karlblom, Carlblohm, and Carlbloem, reflecting regional dialects and the influence of other languages like Danish and German.
One of the earliest known references to the name CARLBLOM can be found in the parish records of Falkenberg, Halland, from the late 16th century. These records document the birth and baptism of a child named Nils Carlblom in 1587.
In the 17th century, the name appears in various Swedish military records, suggesting individuals with this surname may have served in the Swedish armed forces. One notable example is Olof Carlblom, a soldier who fought in the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) under the command of King Gustavus Adolphus.
The 18th century saw the emergence of several prominent individuals bearing the CARLBLOM surname. Johan Carlblom (1707-1768) was a Swedish botanist and physician who made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and medicinal plants. Another noteworthy figure was Anders Carlblom (1751-1827), a Swedish politician and member of the Riksdag, the national parliament.
In the 19th century, the name CARLBLOM was associated with several accomplished artists and intellectuals. Carl Olof Carlblom (1810-1876) was a renowned Swedish landscape painter, known for his depictions of Swedish rural scenery. Mathilda Carlblom (1853-1935) was a pioneering Swedish journalist and feminist, who advocated for women's rights and equal opportunities.
The 20th century witnessed the continued presence of CARLBLOM in various fields. Sven Carlblom (1901-1984) was a Swedish architect who designed several notable buildings in Stockholm, including the Stockholm Concert Hall. Gunnar Carlblom (1918-2004) was a Swedish diplomat and ambassador who served in various countries, including the United States and the Soviet Union.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Carlblom
Among Census respondents with the surname Carlblom, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Carlblom 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 Carlblom surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.2% · 110
- Hispanic or Latino4.2% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Carlblom
Carlblom 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
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
-10 bearers (-8.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 18,253 places
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+5 bearers (+4.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,690 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #127,948 | 123 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-8.1%) | Down 18,253 places |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.4%) | Up 2,690 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 Carlblom 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 | #146,201 | #143,511 | 1.8% |
| Count | 113 | 118 | 4.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Carlblom bearers went from 113 to 118 (+4.4% change). The surname moved up 2,690 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #143,511.
FAQ
Carlblom surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Carlblom?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Carlblom. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Carlblom?
Carlblom ranks #143,511 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 118 people with the surname Carlblom. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), 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 Carlblom.
Has Carlblom become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Carlblom went from 113 recorded bearers to 118. That is an increase of 5 (+4.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #146,201 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Carlblom?
Among Census respondents with the surname Carlblom, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). 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 Carlblom in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.2% (110 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Carlblom appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.2%), Hispanic (4.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). 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 Carlblom (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 Carlblom mean?
A Swedish surname indicating a person's ancestral home near a charcoal burner's hut. 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 Carlblom (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 many people have the surname Carlblom?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.