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

Jernberg, 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 Jernberg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jernberg in America

Jernberg is the 44730th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jernberg surname appeared 480 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 Jernberg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jernberg 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 Jernberg

The surname Jernberg is of Swedish origin, tracing its roots back to the early 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Swedish word "järn," meaning iron, and "berg," meaning mountain or hill, suggesting a connection to ironworking or mining in mountainous regions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Swedish church records from the village of Ramsberg, located in the province of Västmanland. The records mention a blacksmith named Erik Jernberg, who lived in the late 16th century and likely earned his surname from his profession or the location of his residence near an iron-rich mountain.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various historical documents, including court records and land registries. Notable individuals from this period include Johan Jernberg (1625-1698), a respected Lutheran clergyman who served as the vicar of Söderbärke parish in Dalarna, and Anna Jernberg (1643-1712), a landowner and prominent figure in the community of Gävle.

The 18th century saw the Jernberg family establish itself in various parts of Sweden. One noteworthy figure was Carl Jernberg (1718-1789), a military officer who fought in the Swedish-Russian War of 1741-1743. His bravery and leadership earned him recognition and advancement within the Swedish army.

As the 19th century dawned, the Jernberg name continued to gain prominence. Johan Edvard Jernberg (1824-1901) was a renowned Swedish botanist and educator who made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy. His extensive research and publications on the flora of Scandinavia earned him international acclaim.

Another prominent individual was Nils Jernberg (1857-1924), a successful businessman and philanthropist. He founded the Jernberg Trust, a charitable organization that provided support for education and social welfare initiatives in Sweden.

Throughout its history, the Jernberg surname has been associated with a diverse range of professions, including blacksmithing, mining, clergy, military service, academia, and entrepreneurship. While the name's origins can be traced back to the iron-rich mountains of Sweden, it has since spread across the country and beyond, leaving an indelible mark on Swedish history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jernberg

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

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

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