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

Soberg, 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 Soberg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Soberg in America

Soberg is the 83541st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Soberg surname appeared 225 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 Soberg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Soberg 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 Soberg

The surname Soberg has its origins in Sweden, emerging in the late 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old Norse words "sö," meaning "lake," and "berg," meaning "mountain" or "hill." This suggests that the name likely originated in a region with a prominent geographical feature such as a lake or hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Soberg can be found in the Swedish church records from the parish of Gävle in the late 1500s. These records mention individuals with variations of the spelling, such as Söberg and Sööberg, indicating the fluidity of the name's orthography during that time period.

In the 17th century, the name Soberg appears in various Swedish historical documents, including land registries and census records. One notable individual was Hans Soberg, a prominent merchant from Stockholm, who lived from 1620 to 1687 and was known for his successful trading ventures with the Netherlands and England.

As the name spread across Sweden, it also became associated with certain place names. For instance, the village of Soberga in the province of Uppland is believed to have derived its name from the Soberg family, who may have been among the earliest settlers in the area.

In the 18th century, the Soberg name gained further prominence with the birth of Johan Soberg (1734-1806), a renowned Swedish botanist and naturalist. His contributions to the study of plant life in Scandinavia were significant, and he is credited with discovering several new species of flora.

During the 19th century, the Soberg name continued to be well-represented in various fields. One notable figure was Carl Soberg (1812-1888), a Swedish military officer who served in the Royal Swedish Army and was decorated for his bravery in the Danish-Prussian War of 1864.

Another prominent individual with the Soberg surname was Anna Soberg (1858-1937), a Swedish author and women's rights activist. Her works often explored themes of gender equality and the emancipation of women, and she played a significant role in the early feminist movement in Sweden.

As the centuries progressed, the Soberg name continued to spread beyond Sweden's borders, with individuals bearing this surname appearing in various parts of the world, particularly in other Scandinavian countries and North America.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Soberg

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

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

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