2000
#53,904
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 359
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.13
Very Rare Last name
Lundholm
A Swedish surname indicating someone lived in a linden grove.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 558 Americans carry the last name Lundholm. That puts it at #47,035 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.16 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 614,255 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lundholm 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
558
1 in 614,255
Census rank
#47,035
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
487
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 487 bearers of the surname Lundholm in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.16 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 47035th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lundholm, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.1%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lundholm
The surname Lundholm has its origins in Sweden, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old Norse words "lund," meaning a small grove or meadow, and "holmr," which translates to a small island or riverside meadow. The name likely referred to a person who resided near a meadow or riverside area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lundholm can be found in the Swedish church records from the 16th century. The spelling variations during this time included Lundeholm, Lundeholme, and Lundholme. These variations suggest that the name was initially associated with a specific place or location, potentially a small island or meadow.
In the 17th century, the Lundholm name appeared in various historical records, such as land registers and tax rolls. This indicates that the family had established themselves as landowners or farmers during this period. One notable figure from this era was Johan Lundholm (1620-1678), a Swedish merchant and shipowner who played a significant role in the country's maritime trade.
As the name spread across Sweden, it became associated with several notable individuals throughout history. In the 18th century, Pehr Lundholm (1742-1817) was a prominent Swedish botanist and professor at the University of Lund. His contributions to the study of plant taxonomy earned him recognition among his peers.
The 19th century saw the emergence of Anders Lundholm (1812-1891), a Swedish politician and member of the Riksdag (the Swedish parliament). He was known for his advocacy of social reforms and progressive policies during his time in office.
In the realm of literature, Bror Lundholm (1889-1954) was a celebrated Swedish author and poet. His works, which often explored themes of nature and rural life, earned him critical acclaim and a place in the canon of Swedish literature.
Another noteworthy figure was Ingrid Lundholm (1920-2003), a Swedish actress who graced both the stage and screen with her performances. She was particularly renowned for her roles in several Ingmar Bergman films, cementing her place in the annals of Swedish cinema.
The surname Lundholm continues to be prevalent in Sweden and other Scandinavian countries, with its roots deeply embedded in the region's history and cultural heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lundholm
Among Census respondents with the surname Lundholm, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.1%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Lundholm 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 Lundholm surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.3% · 459
- Hispanic or Latino3.1% · 15
- Two or more races2.3% · 11
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lundholm
Lundholm 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
#54,752
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 376
+17 bearers (+4.7%)
Per 100,000 0.13
Rank movement Down 848 places
2020
#47,035
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 487
+111 bearers (+29.5%)
Per 100,000 0.16
Rank movement Up 7,717 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #53,904 | 359 | 0.13 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #54,752 | 376 | 0.13 | +17 bearers (+4.7%) | Down 848 places |
| 2020 | #47,035 | 487 | 0.16 | +111 bearers (+29.5%) | Up 7,717 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 Lundholm 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 | #54,752 | #47,035 | 14.1% |
| Count | 376 | 487 | 29.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.13 | 0.16 | 25.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lundholm bearers went from 376 to 487 (+29.5% change). The surname moved up 7,717 positions in the national ranking, going from #54,752 to #47,035.
FAQ
Lundholm surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lundholm?
Name Census estimates that about 558 living Americans carry the surname Lundholm. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 614,255 residents.
How common is Lundholm?
Lundholm ranks #47,035 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.16 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 487 people with the surname Lundholm. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (558), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.16 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.16 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 Lundholm.
Has Lundholm become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lundholm went from 376 recorded bearers to 487. That is an increase of 111 (+29.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #54,752 to #47,035.
What does the Census say about the background of Lundholm?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lundholm, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.1%) 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 Lundholm in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.3% (459 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lundholm appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.3%), Hispanic (3.1%), 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 Lundholm (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 Lundholm mean?
A Swedish surname indicating someone lived in a linden grove. 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 Lundholm (0.16 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 Lundholm?
Find out how many Americans have the surname Lundholm on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.