2000
#4,159
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 7,889
First available Census row
Per 100,000 2.92
Rare Last name
Lundberg
A Swedish topographic surname referring to someone living near a grove of trees on a hillside.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 8,769 Americans carry the last name Lundberg. That puts it at #4,513 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 2.56 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 39,087 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lundberg surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Lundberg with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
8.8K
1 in 39,087
Census rank
#4,513
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
2.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
7.6K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 7,647 bearers of the surname Lundberg in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 2.56 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 4513th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lundberg, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic (2.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lundberg
Among Census respondents with the surname Lundberg, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic (2.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Lundberg bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 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.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
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 Lundberg surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.3% · 7,062
- Two or more races3.3% · 254
- Hispanic or Latino2.4% · 185
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 80
- Black or African American0.5% · 36
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 30
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lundberg
Lundberg appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#4,458
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 7,958
+69 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 2.70
Rank movement Down 299 places
2020
#4,513
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 7,647
-311 bearers (-3.9%)
Per 100,000 2.56
Rank movement Down 55 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #4,159 | 7,889 | 2.92 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #4,458 | 7,958 | 2.70 | +69 bearers (+0.9%) | Down 299 places |
| 2020 | #4,513 | 7,647 | 2.56 | -311 bearers (-3.9%) | Down 55 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Lundberg surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #4,458 | #4,513 | -1.2% |
| Count | 7,958 | 7,647 | -3.9% |
| Per 100K | 2.70 | 2.56 | -5.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lundberg bearers went from 7,958 to 7,647 (-3.9% change). The surname moved down 55 positions in the national ranking, going from #4,458 to #4,513.
FAQ
Lundberg surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lundberg?
Name Census estimates that about 8,769 living Americans carry the surname Lundberg. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 39,087 residents.
How common is Lundberg?
Lundberg ranks #4,513 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 2.56 per 100,000 residents, which is about 3 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 7,647 people with the surname Lundberg. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (8,769), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 2.56 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 2.56 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 3 of them to have the surname Lundberg.
Has Lundberg become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lundberg went from 7,958 recorded bearers to 7,647. That is a decrease of 311 (-3.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #4,458 to #4,513.
What does the Census say about the background of Lundberg?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lundberg, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic (2.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Lundberg in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.3% (7,062 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lundberg appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.3%), Two or More Races (3.3%), Hispanic (2.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Lundberg (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Lundberg mean?
A Swedish topographic surname referring to someone living near a grove of trees on a hillside. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Lundberg (2.56 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Lundberg?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Lundberg on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.