2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Cedergreen
A Swedish surname meaning "cedar green" or "evergreen cedar".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Cedergreen. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Cedergreen 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
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Cedergreen in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Cedergreen, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (5.4%) and Hispanic (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Cedergreen
The surname Cedergreen has its origins in Sweden, where it first emerged in the 17th century. It is derived from the Swedish words "ceder" meaning cedar and "gren" meaning branch or twig, likely referring to a family or individual who lived near a cedar tree or worked with cedar wood.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Cedergreen name can be found in the parish records of Skåne, a province in southern Sweden, dating back to the late 1600s. It is believed that the name may have originated in this region before spreading to other parts of the country.
During the 18th century, the Cedergreen name appeared in various Swedish census records and legal documents, indicating its continued presence in the country. One notable individual bearing this surname was Lars Cedergreen (1720-1789), a Swedish merchant and ship owner who played a significant role in the country's maritime trade.
In the 19th century, the Cedergreen name began to appear in other parts of Europe as Swedish immigrants settled in different regions. One such individual was Johan Cedergreen (1842-1927), a Swedish-born artist who gained recognition for his landscape paintings in Germany.
As the Cedergreen family spread across the globe, the name underwent slight variations in spelling, such as Cedergran or Cedergränn, reflecting local linguistic adaptations. However, the core meaning and Swedish origin remained intact.
Notable individuals with the Cedergreen surname include:
1. Elin Cedergreen (1891-1975), a Swedish writer and journalist known for her novels and short stories.
2. Gunnar Cedergreen (1908-1994), a Swedish architect and urban planner who contributed to the development of modern architecture in Sweden.
3. Erik Cedergreen (1915-2002), a Swedish actor and director who appeared in numerous films and television productions throughout his career.
4. Astrid Cedergreen (1928-2008), a Swedish opera singer and mezzo-soprano who performed with prestigious opera companies in Europe and the United States.
5. Leif Cedergreen (born 1948), a Swedish businessman and former CEO of the multinational company Atlas Copco.
While the Cedergreen surname may not be as widely recognized as some other Swedish surnames, it has a rich history deeply rooted in the country's cultural and linguistic heritage, reflecting the significance of natural elements like cedar trees in the lives of its early bearers.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cedergreen
Among Census respondents with the surname Cedergreen, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (5.4%) and Hispanic (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Cedergreen 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 Cedergreen surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.1% · 102
- Asian and Pacific Islander5.4% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Cedergreen
Cedergreen appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+10 bearers (+9.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 10,478 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+9.8%) | Up 10,478 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 Cedergreen 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 | #158,432 | #147,954 | 6.6% |
| Count | 102 | 112 | 9.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 24.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Cedergreen bearers went from 102 to 112 (+9.8% change). The surname moved up 10,478 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #147,954.
FAQ
Cedergreen surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Cedergreen?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Cedergreen. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Cedergreen?
Cedergreen ranks #147,954 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 112 people with the surname Cedergreen. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), 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 Cedergreen.
Has Cedergreen become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Cedergreen went from 102 recorded bearers to 112. That is an increase of 10 (+9.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Cedergreen?
Among Census respondents with the surname Cedergreen, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (5.4%) and Hispanic (2.7%). 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 Cedergreen in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.1% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Cedergreen appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.1%), Asian/Pacific Islander (5.4%), Hispanic (2.7%). 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 Cedergreen (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 Cedergreen mean?
A Swedish surname meaning "cedar green" or "evergreen cedar". 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 Cedergreen (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 share the surname Cedergreen?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.