Lindbergh
A Swedish surname meaning "linden berry", referring to lindens or linden trees.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 274 Americans carry the last name Lindbergh. That puts it at #77,012 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.08 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,250,928 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lindbergh surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
274
1 in 1,250,928
Census rank
#77,012
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
249
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 249 bearers of the surname Lindbergh in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.08 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 77012th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lindbergh, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lindbergh
The surname Lindbergh originates from Sweden and dates back to the 17th century. It is derived from the Swedish words "lind" meaning a linden tree, and "berg" meaning a hill or mountain. The name likely referred to someone who lived near a linden tree on a hill or mountain.
The earliest known record of the Lindbergh name appears in a Swedish parish register from the year 1686, where it was spelled "Lindberg". Other early spellings include "Lindebergh" and "Lindbärj".
In the late 18th century, the Lindbergh family immigrated from Sweden to the United States, settling in Minnesota. One of the earliest recorded Lindberghs in America was Ola Lindbergh, who was born in Sweden in 1799 and died in Minnesota in 1879.
Perhaps the most famous person with the surname Lindbergh is Charles Lindbergh, the American aviator who made the first solo non-stop transatlantic flight in 1927, flying from New York to Paris. Charles Lindbergh was born in 1902 and died in 1974.
Another notable Lindbergh was Charles' father, Charles August Lindbergh Sr., a U.S. Congressman from Minnesota who served from 1907 to 1917. He was born in 1859 and died in 1924.
In the field of literature, Anne Morrow Lindbergh, the wife of Charles Lindbergh, was a renowned author and aviator herself. She was born in 1906 and died in 2001.
Jon Lindbergh, the son of Charles and Anne Lindbergh, was a celebrated author and environmentalist. He was born in 1932 and died in 2003.
Finally, Reeve Lindbergh, the youngest daughter of Charles and Anne Lindbergh, is a notable author and educator who was born in 1945 and is still living.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lindbergh
Among Census respondents with the surname Lindbergh, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Lindbergh bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Lindbergh surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.0%
- Hispanic or Latino9.6%
- Unknown or suppressed2.4%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Lindbergh surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #77,012 | -4.6% |
| Count | 245 | 249 | 1.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.1% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Lindbergh bearers went from 245 to 249 (+1.6% change). The surname moved down 3,353 positions in the national ranking, going from #73,659 to #77,012.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Lindbergh
FAQ
Lindbergh surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Lindbergh?
The surname Lindbergh holds position #77,012 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 274 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.08 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Lindbergh surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lindbergh, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.6%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.