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

Soderborg, 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 Soderborg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Soderborg in America

Soderborg is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Soderborg surname appeared 102 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 Soderborg.

The history of the last name Soderborg

The surname SODERBORG is of Swedish origin, originating in the late 16th century. It is derived from the Swedish words "söder" meaning "south" and "borg" meaning "castle" or "fortified town". This suggests that the name likely referred to someone who lived in or near a southern castle or fortified town.

The earliest recorded instances of the name SODERBORG can be found in Swedish church records from the late 1500s and early 1600s. In these records, the name is sometimes spelled variations such as SÖDERBORG, SÖDERBORGK, or SÖDERBÅRGH. These variations reflect the evolving spelling and pronunciation of the name over time.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname SODERBORG was Johan SODERBORG, born in 1612 in Malmö, Sweden. He was a merchant and landowner who played a role in the local governance of Malmö during the 17th century.

Another notable figure was Karin SODERBORG, born in 1689 in Gothenburg, Sweden. She was a prominent businesswoman and shipowner, and her successful trading ventures contributed to the economic growth of Gothenburg in the early 18th century.

In the 19th century, Carl SODERBORG (1832-1904) was a Swedish inventor and engineer who made significant contributions to the development of early steam engines and industrial machinery.

The name SODERBORG also appears in historical records from other parts of Scandinavia. For example, there are references to a Norwegian family with the name SÖDERBORG living in Bergen in the late 17th century.

Another individual of note was the Danish painter and artist Vilhelm SODERBORG (1857-1932), whose landscapes and portraits captured the beauty of the Danish countryside and its people.

While the surname SODERBORG is most commonly associated with Scandinavia, it has also been found in other parts of Europe, likely due to migration and intermarriage over the centuries. However, the name's origins can be traced back to its Swedish roots, reflecting the rich history and cultural heritage of this region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Soderborg

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

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 Soderborg 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.

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

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