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

Lundgren, 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 Lundgren surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lundgren in America

Lundgren is the 4894th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lundgren surname appeared 7,198 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Lundgren.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lundgren 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 Lundgren

The surname Lundgren has its origins in Sweden, dating back to the late medieval period. It is derived from the Old Norse words "lund," meaning a grove or small wooded area, and "gren," meaning a branch or twig. The name likely referred to someone who lived near or worked in a wooded area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lundgren can be found in the Swedish church records from the 16th century. These records were meticulously maintained by the Lutheran Church, which played a significant role in Sweden's history. The name appears in various spellings, such as Lundgren, Lundgren, and Lundgren, reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling at the time.

In the 17th century, the name Lundgren gained prominence with the birth of Johan Lundgren (1638-1699), a Swedish Lutheran clergyman and poet. He served as the rector of the Uppsala University and was known for his religious writings and sermons.

During the 18th century, the Lundgren family established itself in the town of Norrköping, where they were involved in the textile industry. Notable members of the family from this period include Anders Lundgren (1745-1812), a successful merchant and industrialist, and his son, Carl Lundgren (1778-1842), who continued to expand the family's business ventures.

The 19th century saw the rise of several notable Lundgrens, including the Swedish painter Johan August Lundgren (1815-1886), whose landscapes and seascapes were highly acclaimed. Another prominent figure was the explorer and geologist Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld Lundgren (1832-1901), who led the first successful expedition to navigate the Northeast Passage along the northern coast of Siberia.

In more recent times, the name Lundgren has been associated with various fields, such as film and sports. One of the most famous Lundgrens is the Swedish actor Dolph Lundgren (born 1957), known for his roles in action movies like Rocky IV and The Expendables franchise. Another notable individual is the Swedish professional golfer Joakim Lundgren (born 1976), who has won several tournaments on the European Tour.

While the surname Lundgren is predominantly Swedish, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. Regardless of its geographical distribution, the name remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage and history of Sweden.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lundgren

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

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

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