Lungren
A Swedish surname derived from a placename containing the elements "lund" meaning grove and "gren" meaning branch or offshoot.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 514 Americans carry the last name Lungren. That puts it at #47,272 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.15 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 666,837 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lungren surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
514
1 in 666,837
Census rank
#47,272
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
449
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 449 bearers of the surname Lungren in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.15 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 47272nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lungren, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Black (4.2%) and Hispanic (4.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lungren
The surname Lungren is believed to have originated in Sweden during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old Norse words "lund" meaning "grove" or "thicket" and "gren" meaning "branch" or "bough." This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived near or worked with trees in a forested area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lungren can be found in the Värmland County records from the late 16th century, where a man named Olof Lungren is mentioned as a landowner in the village of Torp. The spelling variations at the time included Lundgren, Lundgren, and Lundgreen.
In the 17th century, the name appears in the records of the Swedish city of Gothenburg, where a merchant named Johan Lungren is documented as having traded goods with the Dutch East India Company. His son, Peter Lungren (1634-1708), became a renowned painter and engraver, known for his landscapes and portraiture.
Another notable figure with the surname Lungren was Erik Lungren (1808-1888), a Swedish linguist and educator who made significant contributions to the study of Scandinavian languages. He authored several influential works on grammar and etymology.
In the 19th century, the name Lungren appeared in the United States, likely due to Swedish immigration. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of Carl Lungren (1823-1907), a Swedish-American engineer and inventor who settled in New York and later moved to California, where he designed and built several bridges and other structures.
Another prominent figure was Nels Lungren (1857-1931), a Swedish-American farmer and politician who served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and was actively involved in the state's agricultural community.
While the name Lungren is relatively uncommon, it has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout history, reflecting its Swedish origins and connection to the natural world.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lungren
Among Census respondents with the surname Lungren, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Black (4.2%) and Hispanic (4.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Lungren bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Lungren surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.0%
- Black or African American4.2%
- Hispanic or Latino4.0%
- Two or more races1.3%
- Unknown or suppressed0.4%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Lungren surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,997 | #47,272 | -5.1% |
| Count | 449 | 449 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.8% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Lungren bearers went from 449 to 449 (+0.0% change). The surname moved down 2,275 positions in the national ranking, going from #44,997 to #47,272.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Lungren
FAQ
Lungren surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Lungren?
The surname Lungren holds position #47,272 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 514 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.15 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Lungren surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lungren, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Black (4.2%) and Hispanic (4.0%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.