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

Lindbeck, 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 Lindbeck surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lindbeck in America

Lindbeck is the 53316th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lindbeck surname appeared 388 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 Lindbeck.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lindbeck 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 Lindbeck

The surname Lindbeck originated in Sweden during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Old Swedish words lind, meaning 'lime tree', and beck, meaning 'stream' or 'brook'. The name likely referred to a person who lived near a stream lined with lime trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lindbeck can be found in the parish records of Östergötland, a historical province in southeastern Sweden. In the 1500s, a family with the surname Lindbeck is mentioned as residing in the village of Lindbäck, which was likely named after the stream that ran through it.

During the 17th century, the Lindbeck name began to spread beyond Östergötland as members of the family migrated to other parts of Sweden and even to neighboring countries. Notable individuals from this time period include Johan Lindbeck (1592-1668), a Swedish clergyman who served as the Bishop of Linköping, and Henrik Lindbeck (1624-1698), a Swedish merchant and shipping magnate.

In the 18th century, the Lindbeck family gained prominence in the field of academia. One of the most renowned individuals was Georg Lindbeck (1707-1787), a Swedish philosopher and professor at the University of Uppsala. His son, Jakob Lindbeck (1741-1801), followed in his footsteps and became a respected theologian and author.

As the Lindbeck name spread across Europe, it also made its way to other parts of the world through migration. In the 19th century, several Lindbecks were recorded in the United States, including Carl Lindbeck (1822-1897), a Swedish-American inventor and engineer known for his contributions to the development of the typewriter.

Another notable individual was George Lindbeck (1923-2018), an American theologian and professor at Yale University. He was widely recognized for his work on postliberal theology and his influential book "The Nature of Doctrine: Religion and Theology in a Postliberal Age".

While the surname Lindbeck has its roots in Sweden, it has since become a global name, with families carrying this surname found in various parts of the world. The name's rich history and connection to the natural landscape of Sweden continue to be a source of pride for those who bear it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lindbeck

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

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

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