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

Friberg, 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 Friberg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Friberg in America

Friberg is the 21483rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Friberg surname appeared 1,216 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 Friberg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Friberg 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 Friberg

The surname FRIBERG is of Swedish origin, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Dalarna, located in central Sweden. The name is derived from the Old Swedish words "fri" meaning "free" and "berg" meaning "mountain" or "hill".

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name FRIBERG can be found in the Swedish Church Records from the late 1500s. These records were meticulously kept by the Lutheran Church and documented births, marriages, and deaths within local parishes.

During the 17th century, the name FRIBERG appeared in various Swedish censuses and tax records, indicating that families with this surname were well-established in various parts of the country, particularly in rural areas.

In the 18th century, a notable figure with the surname FRIBERG was Johan Friberg (1720-1798), a Swedish merchant and ship owner who played a significant role in the development of trade between Sweden and the Baltic region.

Another individual of historical significance was Nils Friberg (1785-1863), a Swedish politician and member of the Riksdag, the national parliament of Sweden. He was a prominent advocate for agricultural reforms and played a crucial role in the abolition of serfdom in Sweden.

In the 19th century, the FRIBERG surname gained recognition through the works of the Swedish novelist and poet, Carl Gustaf Friberg (1829-1901). His novels and poems often depicted the struggles and aspirations of the Swedish working class, earning him a reputation as a voice for the common people.

The 20th century saw the rise of Karin Friberg (1910-1992), a Swedish painter and sculptor whose works were celebrated for their unique blend of realism and expressionism. Her sculptures and paintings can be found in several prestigious art galleries and museums across Sweden.

Another notable individual with the surname FRIBERG was Stig Friberg (1923-2019), a Swedish diplomat and politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Sweden from 1978 to 1979. He was instrumental in promoting Sweden's neutrality and played a significant role in international diplomacy during the Cold War era.

While the FRIBERG surname is predominantly Swedish in origin, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. However, its roots can be traced back to the mountainous regions of central Sweden, where it emerged as a testament to the resilience and freedom of its bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Friberg

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

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

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