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

Swedenburg, 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 Swedenburg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Swedenburg in America

Swedenburg is the 68345th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Swedenburg surname appeared 288 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 Swedenburg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Swedenburg 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 Swedenburg

The surname Swedenburg originated in Sweden during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old Norse words "sveði" meaning "scorched area" and "borg" meaning "fortification" or "castle." This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived near a burnt or scorched castle or fortified area.

The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 13th century in Swedish historical records and manuscripts. One of the first known bearers of the name was Sven Swedenburg, a soldier who served in the Swedish army during the Northern Crusades in the early 1200s.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms such as Swedenborg, Swedenborgius, and Swedenburgius. During this time, the name was often associated with landowners and nobility in the regions of Småland and Östergötland in southern Sweden.

One notable figure with the surname was Emanuel Swedenborg, a Swedish philosopher, mystic, and scientist who lived from 1688 to 1772. He is best known for his theological writings, which laid the foundations for the Swedenborgian New Church.

Another prominent individual was Carl Swedenburg, a Swedish military officer and engineer who served in the Swedish army during the Thirty Years' War in the 17th century. He was responsible for designing and constructing several fortifications and defensive works throughout Sweden.

In the 18th century, the name Swedenburg was also found in the Domesday Book, a manuscript record of landholdings and wealth in parts of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This suggests that some individuals with the surname may have migrated from Sweden to England during this period.

Other notable bearers of the Swedenburg surname include Johan Swedenburg, a Swedish painter and artist who lived in the 18th century, and Axel Swedenburg, a Swedish explorer and cartographer who mapped parts of the Arctic region in the late 19th century.

Throughout its history, the surname Swedenburg has remained closely tied to its Swedish roots and has been associated with various professions, including military service, engineering, art, and exploration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Swedenburg

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

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

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