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

Tullberg, 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 Tullberg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tullberg in America

Tullberg is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tullberg surname appeared 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 Tullberg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tullberg 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 Tullberg

The surname Tullberg has its origins in Sweden, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Swedish word "tull," which means "toll" or "customs," and "berg," which means "hill" or "mountain." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who lived near toll stations or customs houses situated on hills or mountainous regions.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Tullberg can be found in Swedish church records from the late 1500s. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Johan Tullberg, born in 1612 in the village of Västra Frölunda, near Gothenburg. He was a farmer and landowner, and his descendants continued to use the Tullberg surname in the region.

In the 18th century, the Tullberg name appeared in various historical records, including land registry documents and tax records. Notable individuals from this period include Erik Tullberg (1720-1788), a wealthy merchant and ship owner from Stockholm, and Anna Tullberg (1742-1815), a philanthropist known for her charitable work in the city of Örebro.

During the 19th century, the Tullberg surname gained more prominence, with several individuals making significant contributions in various fields. One such person was Carl Tullberg (1801-1879), a renowned botanist and professor at the University of Uppsala. He made important discoveries in the field of plant taxonomy and authored several influential works on Swedish flora.

Another notable Tullberg from the same era was Tycho Tullberg (1842-1920), a zoologist and professor at the University of Uppsala. He made significant contributions to the study of invertebrate anatomy and was a pioneer in the field of acarology, the study of mites and ticks.

In the 20th century, the Tullberg name continued to be associated with academic and scientific achievements. One prominent figure was Sven Tullberg (1904-1993), a geologist and mineralogist who made significant contributions to the understanding of Swedish bedrock formations and mineral deposits.

Another notable individual was Ingrid Tullberg (1919-2007), a renowned architect and urban planner. She was instrumental in the development of several major urban projects in Stockholm and was a pioneer in promoting sustainable and environmentally conscious urban design.

While the surname Tullberg is not among the most common in Sweden, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, particularly in the sciences and academia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tullberg

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

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

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