2000
#3,225
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 10,163
First available Census row
Per 100,000 3.77
Uncommon Last name
Lindberg
A Swedish toponymic surname derived from the words "lind" meaning "linden tree" and "berg" meaning "mountain" or "hill."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 10,928 Americans carry the last name Lindberg. That puts it at #3,632 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 3.19 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 31,365 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lindberg surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Lindberg with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
11K
1 in 31,365
Census rank
#3,632
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
3.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
9.5K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 9,530 bearers of the surname Lindberg in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 3.19 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 3632nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lindberg, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and Hispanic (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lindberg
The surname Lindberg originated in Sweden and is thought to have derived from the Old Norse words lind, meaning "lime tree," and berg, meaning "hill" or "ridge." It likely referred to someone who lived near a lime tree-covered hill or ridge.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Swedish census records from the 17th century, where it appears as Lindberg and variations like Lindebergius and Lindbergius. The name was particularly prevalent in the regions of Västergötland, Östergötland, and Småland.
In the 18th century, the Swedish explorer and naturalist Pehr Lindberg (1703-1792) was noted for his expeditions to Russia and Siberia, where he documented various plant and animal species. His detailed accounts of the natural world contributed to the understanding of the region's flora and fauna.
Another notable figure with this surname was the Swedish-American aviator Charles Lindbergh (1902-1974), who became the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean in his aircraft The Spirit of St. Louis in 1927. His historic achievement brought him international fame and recognition.
In the literary world, the Swedish author and playwright Torgny Lindberg (1938-2017) gained acclaim for his satirical works that explored social and political themes. His plays and novels, such as "Sällskapsresan" (The Tour) and "Bathsheba," garnered critical praise and numerous awards.
The name Lindberg can also be traced back to the German-speaking regions, where it appears as Lindenberg or Lindenberger. One prominent individual with this variation was the German composer and pianist Gottfried Lindenberg (1628-1703), known for his contributions to the development of the baroque keyboard repertoire.
Throughout history, the surname Lindberg has been associated with various professions, including scholars, artists, and military figures, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of those who have carried this name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lindberg
Among Census respondents with the surname Lindberg, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and Hispanic (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Lindberg bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Lindberg surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.4% · 8,810
- Two or more races2.9% · 278
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 274
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.1% · 108
- Black or African American0.3% · 30
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 30
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lindberg
Lindberg appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#3,516
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 10,149
-14 bearers (-0.1%)
Per 100,000 3.44
Rank movement Down 291 places
2020
#3,632
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 9,530
-619 bearers (-6.1%)
Per 100,000 3.19
Rank movement Down 116 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #3,225 | 10,163 | 3.77 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #3,516 | 10,149 | 3.44 | -14 bearers (-0.1%) | Down 291 places |
| 2020 | #3,632 | 9,530 | 3.19 | -619 bearers (-6.1%) | Down 116 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Lindberg surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,516 | #3,632 | -3.3% |
| Count | 10,149 | 9,530 | -6.1% |
| Per 100K | 3.44 | 3.19 | -7.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lindberg bearers went from 10,149 to 9,530 (-6.1% change). The surname moved down 116 positions in the national ranking, going from #3,516 to #3,632.
FAQ
Lindberg surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lindberg?
Name Census estimates that about 10,928 living Americans carry the surname Lindberg. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 31,365 residents.
How common is Lindberg?
Lindberg ranks #3,632 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Uncommon." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 3.19 per 100,000 residents, which is about 3 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 9,530 people with the surname Lindberg. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (10,928), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 3.19 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 3.19 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 3 of them to have the surname Lindberg.
Has Lindberg become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lindberg went from 10,149 recorded bearers to 9,530. That is a decrease of 619 (-6.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #3,516 to #3,632.
What does the Census say about the background of Lindberg?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lindberg, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and Hispanic (2.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Lindberg in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.4% (8,810 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lindberg appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.4%), Two or More Races (2.9%), Hispanic (2.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Lindberg (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Lindberg mean?
A Swedish toponymic surname derived from the words "lind" meaning "linden tree" and "berg" meaning "mountain" or "hill." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Lindberg (3.19 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Lindberg?
Want to know how many people are called Lindberg? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.