2000
#4,571
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 7,119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 2.64
Rare Last name
Lundgren
A Swedish toponymic surname derived from the words "lund" (grove) and "gren" (branch), denoting someone living near a grove.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 7,928 Americans carry the last name Lundgren. That puts it at #4,938 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 2.31 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 43,233 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lundgren 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 Lundgren with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
7.9K
1 in 43,233
Census rank
#4,938
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
2.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
6.9K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 6,914 bearers of the surname Lundgren in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 2.31 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 4938th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lundgren, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lundgren
The surname Lundgren has its origins in Sweden, dating back to the late medieval period. It is derived from the Old Norse words "lund," meaning a grove or small wooded area, and "gren," meaning a branch or twig. The name likely referred to someone who lived near or worked in a wooded area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lundgren can be found in the Swedish church records from the 16th century. These records were meticulously maintained by the Lutheran Church, which played a significant role in Sweden's history. The name appears in various spellings, such as Lundgren, Lundgren, and Lundgren, reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling at the time.
In the 17th century, the name Lundgren gained prominence with the birth of Johan Lundgren (1638-1699), a Swedish Lutheran clergyman and poet. He served as the rector of the Uppsala University and was known for his religious writings and sermons.
During the 18th century, the Lundgren family established itself in the town of Norrköping, where they were involved in the textile industry. Notable members of the family from this period include Anders Lundgren (1745-1812), a successful merchant and industrialist, and his son, Carl Lundgren (1778-1842), who continued to expand the family's business ventures.
The 19th century saw the rise of several notable Lundgrens, including the Swedish painter Johan August Lundgren (1815-1886), whose landscapes and seascapes were highly acclaimed. Another prominent figure was the explorer and geologist Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld Lundgren (1832-1901), who led the first successful expedition to navigate the Northeast Passage along the northern coast of Siberia.
In more recent times, the name Lundgren has been associated with various fields, such as film and sports. One of the most famous Lundgrens is the Swedish actor Dolph Lundgren (born 1957), known for his roles in action movies like Rocky IV and The Expendables franchise. Another notable individual is the Swedish professional golfer Joakim Lundgren (born 1976), who has won several tournaments on the European Tour.
While the surname Lundgren is predominantly Swedish, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. Regardless of its geographical distribution, the name remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage and history of Sweden.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lundgren
Among Census respondents with the surname Lundgren, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Lundgren 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 Lundgren surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.3% · 6,452
- Hispanic or Latino2.6% · 178
- Two or more races2.5% · 174
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 60
- Black or African American0.5% · 34
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 16
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lundgren
Lundgren 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
#4,894
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 7,198
+79 bearers (+1.1%)
Per 100,000 2.44
Rank movement Down 323 places
2020
#4,938
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 6,914
-284 bearers (-3.9%)
Per 100,000 2.31
Rank movement Down 44 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #4,571 | 7,119 | 2.64 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #4,894 | 7,198 | 2.44 | +79 bearers (+1.1%) | Down 323 places |
| 2020 | #4,938 | 6,914 | 2.31 | -284 bearers (-3.9%) | Down 44 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 Lundgren 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 | #4,894 | #4,938 | -0.9% |
| Count | 7,198 | 6,914 | -3.9% |
| Per 100K | 2.44 | 2.31 | -5.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lundgren bearers went from 7,198 to 6,914 (-3.9% change). The surname moved down 44 positions in the national ranking, going from #4,894 to #4,938.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Lundgren
FAQ
Lundgren surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lundgren?
Name Census estimates that about 7,928 living Americans carry the surname Lundgren. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 43,233 residents.
How common is Lundgren?
Lundgren ranks #4,938 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 2.31 per 100,000 residents, which is about 2 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 6,914 people with the surname Lundgren. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (7,928), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 2.31 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 2.31 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 2 of them to have the surname Lundgren.
Has Lundgren become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lundgren went from 7,198 recorded bearers to 6,914. That is a decrease of 284 (-3.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #4,894 to #4,938.
What does the Census say about the background of Lundgren?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lundgren, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and Two or More Races (2.5%). 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 Lundgren in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.3% (6,452 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lundgren appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.3%), Hispanic (2.6%), Two or More Races (2.5%). 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 Lundgren (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 Lundgren mean?
A Swedish toponymic surname derived from the words "lund" (grove) and "gren" (branch), denoting someone living near a grove. 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 Lundgren (2.31 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 common is the surname Lundgren?
Find out how many Americans have the surname Lundgren on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.