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

Swedberg, 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 Swedberg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Swedberg in America

Swedberg is the 22592nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Swedberg surname appeared 1,137 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 Swedberg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Swedberg 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 Swedberg

The surname SWEDBERG is of Swedish origin, with its roots traced back to the 17th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Old Swedish word "swedja," which means "to burn or clear land for cultivation." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals involved in agriculture or land management.

The earliest recorded instances of the SWEDBERG name can be found in the Swedish church records from the late 1600s and early 1700s. One notable example is Jesper Swedberg (1653-1735), a Swedish bishop and author who served as the bishop of the Diocese of Skara in Sweden. He was known for his efforts in promoting education and publishing various works, including a Swedish dictionary.

Another significant figure bearing the SWEDBERG name was Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772), a Swedish philosopher, scientist, and theologian. He is best known for his influential theological writings, which formed the basis of the Swedenborgian Church. Swedenborg was born Emanuel Swedberg but later changed his surname to its Latinized form.

In the 19th century, Carl Swedberg (1828-1891) was a Swedish merchant and industrialist who played a crucial role in the development of the Swedish iron and steel industry. He was instrumental in establishing the town of Sandviken, which became a center for metalworking.

The SWEDBERG name also has connections to place names in Sweden. For instance, the village of Swedbyn in Hälsingland County is believed to have derived its name from the SWEDBERG surname, suggesting that the family may have had roots or landholdings in that area.

Another notable individual with the SWEDBERG surname was Tilda Swedberg (1892-1984), a Swedish actress and singer who was active in the early 20th century. She appeared in several Swedish films and was a popular performer in her time.

While the SWEDBERG name has its origins in Sweden, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and emigration. However, it remains most prevalent in Scandinavia, particularly in Sweden, where it continues to be associated with its historical roots and notable individuals who have carried the name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Swedberg

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

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

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