2010
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Lundgaard
A Danish surname meaning "grove meadow".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Lundgaard. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lundgaard 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Lundgaard in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lundgaard, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (9.2%) and Hispanic (8.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lundgaard
The surname Lundgaard originated in Denmark during the medieval period, likely between the 12th and 15th centuries. It is derived from the Old Norse words "lundr," meaning a grove or small wood, and "gardr," meaning an enclosed area or yard. This suggests that the name initially referred to someone who lived near or worked in a small wooded area or farm.
In its earliest recorded forms, the name was spelled variations such as "Lundgardh," "Lundegaard," and "Lundegord." These spellings reflect the evolution of the language and the influence of regional dialects. The name is often associated with rural areas of Denmark, particularly in the regions of Jutland and Zealand.
One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Liber Census Daniæ (The Book of the Census of Denmark), a medieval census record compiled in the early 13th century. This document lists several individuals with variations of the Lundgaard surname, indicating its presence in Denmark during that time.
Throughout the centuries, the Lundgaard name has been associated with various notable individuals. For example, Hans Lundgaard (1545-1621) was a prominent Danish landowner and merchant who played a significant role in the economic development of his region. Another notable figure was Jens Lundgaard (1678-1745), a respected theologian and author who served as a pastor in Copenhagen.
In the 19th century, Søren Lundgaard (1823-1892) gained recognition as a successful businessman and philanthropist, establishing several educational institutions in his hometown of Aalborg. Niels Lundgaard (1890-1965) was a renowned architect who designed numerous prominent buildings in Copenhagen, including the Danish National Bank and the Royal Danish Theater.
One of the most famous individuals with the Lundgaard surname was the Danish painter and artist Jens Lundgaard (1907-1986). His works, which often depicted rural landscapes and scenes from everyday life, are highly regarded and can be found in numerous museums and private collections around the world.
While the Lundgaard name has its roots in Denmark, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through emigration in the 19th and 20th centuries. However, the historical origins and significance of this surname remain firmly rooted in Danish culture and tradition.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lundgaard
Among Census respondents with the surname Lundgaard, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (9.2%) and Hispanic (8.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Lundgaard 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 Lundgaard surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White82.6% · 90
- Two or more races9.2% · 10
- Hispanic or Latino8.3% · 9
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lundgaard
Lundgaard appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-9 bearers (-7.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,065 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -9 bearers (-7.6%) | Down 9,065 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 Lundgaard 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 | #141,140 | #150,205 | -6.4% |
| Count | 118 | 109 | -7.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lundgaard bearers went from 118 to 109 (-7.6% change). The surname moved down 9,065 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #150,205.
FAQ
Lundgaard surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lundgaard?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Lundgaard. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Lundgaard?
Lundgaard ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 109 people with the surname Lundgaard. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Lundgaard.
Has Lundgaard become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lundgaard went from 118 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 9 (-7.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Lundgaard?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lundgaard, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (9.2%) and Hispanic (8.3%). 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 Lundgaard in the 2020 Census, accounting for 82.6% (90 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lundgaard appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (82.6%), Two or More Races (9.2%), Hispanic (8.3%). 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 Lundgaard (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 Lundgaard mean?
A Danish surname meaning "grove meadow". 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 Lundgaard (0.04 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 share the surname Lundgaard?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.