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

Lindberg, 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 Lindberg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lindberg in America

Lindberg is the 3516th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lindberg surname appeared 10,149 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Lindberg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lindberg 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 Lindberg

The surname Lindberg originated in Sweden and is thought to have derived from the Old Norse words lind, meaning "lime tree," and berg, meaning "hill" or "ridge." It likely referred to someone who lived near a lime tree-covered hill or ridge.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Swedish census records from the 17th century, where it appears as Lindberg and variations like Lindebergius and Lindbergius. The name was particularly prevalent in the regions of Västergötland, Östergötland, and Småland.

In the 18th century, the Swedish explorer and naturalist Pehr Lindberg (1703-1792) was noted for his expeditions to Russia and Siberia, where he documented various plant and animal species. His detailed accounts of the natural world contributed to the understanding of the region's flora and fauna.

Another notable figure with this surname was the Swedish-American aviator Charles Lindbergh (1902-1974), who became the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean in his aircraft The Spirit of St. Louis in 1927. His historic achievement brought him international fame and recognition.

In the literary world, the Swedish author and playwright Torgny Lindberg (1938-2017) gained acclaim for his satirical works that explored social and political themes. His plays and novels, such as "Sällskapsresan" (The Tour) and "Bathsheba," garnered critical praise and numerous awards.

The name Lindberg can also be traced back to the German-speaking regions, where it appears as Lindenberg or Lindenberger. One prominent individual with this variation was the German composer and pianist Gottfried Lindenberg (1628-1703), known for his contributions to the development of the baroque keyboard repertoire.

Throughout history, the surname Lindberg has been associated with various professions, including scholars, artists, and military figures, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lindberg

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

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

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