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

Lundberg, 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 Lundberg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lundberg in America

Lundberg is the 4458th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lundberg surname appeared 7,958 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 Lundberg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lundberg 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 Lundberg

The surname Lundberg is of Swedish origin, emerging in the late 16th century or early 17th century. The name is derived from the Old Swedish word "lund," meaning a small grove or meadow, and "berg," meaning a hill or mountain. Therefore, Lundberg likely referred to someone who lived near a small grove or meadow on a hill or mountain.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname Lundberg dates back to 1624, when it appeared in the parish records of Västerås, a city in central Sweden. The name was also found in other parts of Sweden during the 17th century, including Stockholm and Gothenburg.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname Lundberg was Johan Lundberg (1640-1699), a Swedish merchant and shipowner who was active in the Baltic Sea trade. He was born in Stockholm and became one of the wealthiest merchants in the city.

Another significant figure was Carl Lundberg (1730-1798), a Swedish chemist and mineralogist who made important contributions to the study of minerals and their classification. He was born in Falun, a mining town in central Sweden.

In the 19th century, Johan August Lundberg (1808-1868) was a prominent Swedish painter known for his landscapes and portraits. He studied at the Royal Swedish Academy of Arts and was influenced by the Romantic movement.

Toward the end of the 19th century, Gustaf Lundberg (1876-1960) was a Swedish architect who designed several notable buildings in Stockholm, including the Stockholm Public Library and the Engelbrekt Church.

Moving into the 20th century, Gunnar Lundberg (1923-2021) was a Swedish businessman and entrepreneur who founded the Lundberg Group, a successful conglomerate with interests in various industries, including real estate, construction, and energy.

It's worth noting that while the surname Lundberg originated in Sweden, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to emigration and intermarriage. However, its roots and historical significance can be traced back to its Swedish origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lundberg

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

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

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