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

Ryberg, 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 Ryberg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ryberg in America

Ryberg is the 23957th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ryberg surname appeared 1,053 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Ryberg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ryberg 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 Ryberg

The surname Ryberg is of Swedish origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from a place name, possibly referring to a village or geographical location. The name is derived from the Old Norse words "ry," meaning rye, and "berg," meaning hill or mountain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ryberg can be found in a Swedish census from the late 16th century, where a family residing in the region of Västergötland bore this surname. It is likely that the name originally referred to a specific location or settlement situated on a hill or mountain where rye was cultivated.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name Ryberg appeared in various historical records and manuscripts across Sweden, particularly in the provinces of Västergötland, Östergötland, and Småland. These records often include information about land ownership, taxation, and local governance, suggesting that members of the Ryberg family held prominent roles within their communities.

Notable individuals with the surname Ryberg include Johan Ryberg (1658-1735), a Swedish clergyman and author who served as a vicar in Östergötland. Another prominent figure was Carl Gustaf Ryberg (1779-1859), a Swedish politician and judge who played a significant role in the codification of Swedish law during the early 19th century.

In the realm of arts and culture, Erik Ryberg (1894-1968) was a renowned Swedish painter and sculptor known for his expressionist works. His contributions to the Swedish art scene earned him recognition both nationally and internationally.

Johannes Ryberg (1912-1997) was a Swedish military officer and diplomat who served as the Swedish ambassador to several countries, including the United States and the Soviet Union, during the latter half of the 20th century.

Lastly, Arne Ryberg (1923-2004) was a Swedish businessman and entrepreneur who founded the successful clothing company Gant, which gained international recognition for its preppy and classic American style.

While the surname Ryberg is not among the most common in Sweden, it has a rich historical background and has been associated with individuals who have made notable contributions across various fields, from religion and law to art and diplomacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ryberg

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

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

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