2000
#32,823
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 659
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.24
Very Rare Last name
Lundblad
A Swedish surname denoting someone from the village of Lundblad.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 799 Americans carry the last name Lundblad. That puts it at #34,899 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.23 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 428,979 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lundblad 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.
Bearers in the US
799
1 in 428,979
Census rank
#34,899
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
697
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 697 bearers of the surname Lundblad in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.23 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 34899th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lundblad, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.3%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lundblad
The surname Lundblad has its origins in Sweden and dates back several centuries. It is a combination of two Old Norse words: "lund" meaning "grove" or "meadow," and "blad" meaning "leaf" or "blade." This suggests the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a grove or meadow with lush foliage.
Lundblad was primarily found in the southern regions of Sweden, particularly in the provinces of Skåne, Halland, and Blekinge. The earliest known records of the name date back to the 16th century, when it began appearing in parish registers and census records.
One of the earliest documented instances of the name Lundblad appears in a land registry from the village of Hässleholm in Skåne, dated 1587. This record mentions a farmer named Nils Lundblad who owned a parcel of land in the area.
In the 17th century, a notable figure with the surname Lundblad was Johan Lundblad (1638-1699), a Swedish clergyman and professor of theology at Lund University. He was known for his writings on religious philosophy and played a significant role in the intellectual discourse of his time.
Another prominent individual with this surname was Carl Lundblad (1808-1878), a Swedish botanist and explorer. He participated in several scientific expeditions to various parts of South America and made significant contributions to the study of plant life in those regions.
In the 19th century, the Lundblad family produced a celebrated artist named Carl Olof Lundblad (1828-1903). His landscape paintings, often depicting scenes from the Swedish countryside, earned him widespread recognition and are now considered part of the country's cultural heritage.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Lundblad surname appearing outside of Sweden was in the late 18th century, when a Swedish immigrant named Lars Lundblad (1755-1832) settled in the British colony of Newfoundland. He established a successful fishing business and became a prominent figure in the local community.
Throughout its history, the Lundblad surname has maintained a strong presence in Sweden, and it has also been carried by Swedish emigrants to various parts of the world, including North America, Australia, and other regions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lundblad
Among Census respondents with the surname Lundblad, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.3%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Lundblad 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 Lundblad surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.7% · 639
- Hispanic or Latino5.3% · 37
- Two or more races2.3% · 16
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lundblad
Lundblad 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
#33,645
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 677
+18 bearers (+2.7%)
Per 100,000 0.23
Rank movement Down 822 places
2020
#34,899
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 697
+20 bearers (+3.0%)
Per 100,000 0.23
Rank movement Down 1,254 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #32,823 | 659 | 0.24 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #33,645 | 677 | 0.23 | +18 bearers (+2.7%) | Down 822 places |
| 2020 | #34,899 | 697 | 0.23 | +20 bearers (+3.0%) | Down 1,254 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 Lundblad 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 | #33,645 | #34,899 | -3.7% |
| Count | 677 | 697 | 3.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.23 | 0.23 | 1.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lundblad bearers went from 677 to 697 (+3.0% change). The surname moved down 1,254 positions in the national ranking, going from #33,645 to #34,899.
FAQ
Lundblad surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lundblad?
Name Census estimates that about 799 living Americans carry the surname Lundblad. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 428,979 residents.
How common is Lundblad?
Lundblad ranks #34,899 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.23 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 697 people with the surname Lundblad. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (799), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.23 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.23 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Lundblad.
Has Lundblad become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lundblad went from 677 recorded bearers to 697. That is an increase of 20 (+3.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #33,645 to #34,899.
What does the Census say about the background of Lundblad?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lundblad, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.3%) and Two or More Races (2.3%). 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 Lundblad in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.7% (639 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lundblad appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.7%), Hispanic (5.3%), Two or More Races (2.3%). 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 Lundblad (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 Lundblad mean?
A Swedish surname denoting someone from the village of Lundblad. 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 Lundblad (0.23 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 Americans have the surname Lundblad?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.