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Lindberg

A Swedish toponymic surname derived from the words "lind" meaning "linden tree" and "berg" meaning "mountain" or "hill."

In the 1881 census there were 17 people recorded with the Lindberg surname, ranking it #31,170 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 158, ranked #22,904, up from #31,170 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Redcar and Cleveland, Middlesbrough and Southcraig and Beansburn.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Lindberg is 158 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 829.4%.

1881 census count

17

Ranked #31,170

Modern count

158

2016, ranked #22,904

Peak year

2016

158 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • Lindberg had 17 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #31,170 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 158 in 2016, ranked #22,904.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 39 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Lindberg surname distribution map

The map shows where the Lindberg surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Lindberg surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Lindberg over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 1 #33,412
1861 historical 5 #33,418
1881 historical 17 #31,170
1891 historical 11 #33,268
1901 historical 39 #29,799
1911 historical 27 #30,437
1997 modern 85 #28,988
1998 modern 97 #28,054
1999 modern 105 #27,035
2000 modern 114 #25,717
2001 modern 108 #26,184
2002 modern 110 #26,412
2003 modern 106 #26,775
2004 modern 104 #27,338
2005 modern 103 #27,531
2006 modern 104 #27,646
2007 modern 118 #25,913
2008 modern 113 #26,920
2009 modern 122 #26,220
2010 modern 125 #26,448
2011 modern 138 #24,615
2012 modern 145 #23,780
2013 modern 150 #23,653
2014 modern 150 #23,864
2015 modern 155 #23,194
2016 modern 158 #22,904

Geography

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Where Lindbergs are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Redcar and Cleveland, Middlesbrough, Southcraig and Beansburn, St Edmundsbury and Kensington and Chelsea. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Redcar and Cleveland 011 Redcar and Cleveland
2 Middlesbrough 010 Middlesbrough
3 Southcraig and Beansburn East Ayrshire
4 St Edmundsbury 001 St Edmundsbury
5 Kensington and Chelsea 010 Kensington and Chelsea

Forenames

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First names often paired with Lindberg

These lists show first names that appear often with the Lindberg surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Lindberg

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Lindberg, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Lindberg surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Lindberg household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Central Connected Professionals and Managers

Group

Senior Professionals

Within London, Lindberg is most associated with areas classed as Senior Professionals, part of Central Connected Professionals and Managers. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These very central neighbourhoods house residents whose ages are more skewed towards older age cohorts than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Few households have young children. Rates of illness are low. Indian ethnicity is rare compared to the Supergroup mean. Property under occupation is more common, despite the centrality of neighbourhoods, and more residents live in communal establishments than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Adult residents of these neighbourhoods are typically aged 25 to 44, working full-time in professional, managerial or associate professional occupations. There are few families with dependent children. The predominantly Inner London neighbourhoods have an international character, including many residents born elsewhere in Europe alongside high numbers of individuals identifying as of Chinese ethnicity. Many individuals are never married, childless and/or living alone. Above average numbers of individuals, likely to be full-time students, live in communal establishments. Elsewhere, privately rented flats are the dominant housing type. Residents of these areas are well-qualified, with a significant number holding Level 4 or above qualifications. There is a correspondingly high level of individuals employed full-time in professional, managerial and associated professional or technical occupations. Employing industries are financial, real estate, professional, administration, and, to a lesser degree, transport and communications. Unemployment is uncommon.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Lindberg is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Lindberg falls in decile 8 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

8
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Lindberg is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Lindberg, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

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.

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1881 census detail

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Lindberg families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Lindberg surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 7 Lindbergs recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.23x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 7 4.23x
Lanarkshire 5 9.33x
Durham 2 4.06x
Lancashire 2 1.02x
Fife 1 10.19x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Govan in Lanarkshire leads with 5 Lindbergs recorded in 1881 and an index of 37.74x.

Place Total Index
Govan 5 37.74x
St Marylebone London 4 45.25x
Bishopwearmouth 1 23.64x
Gorton 1 54.05x
Liverpool 1 8.38x
Paddington London 1 16.42x
South Shields 1 227.27x
St Andrews 1 222.22x
St George In East London 1 64.10x
Whitechapel London 1 61.35x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Lindberg surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 1
Sarah 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Lindberg surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
...atrose 1
August 1
Henrick 1
Otto 1
Theodore 1
Thomas 1
William 1

FAQ

Lindberg surname: questions and answers

How common was the Lindberg surname in 1881?

In 1881, 17 people were recorded with the Lindberg surname. That placed it at #31,170 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Lindberg surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 158 in 2016. That gives Lindberg a modern rank of #22,904.

What does the Lindberg surname mean?

A Swedish toponymic surname derived from the words "lind" meaning "linden tree" and "berg" meaning "mountain" or "hill."

What does the Lindberg map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Lindberg bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.