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UK surname

Lindgren

A Swedish toponymic surname derived from the words "lind" (linden tree) and "gren" (branch), referring to a place of linden trees.

In the 1881 census there were 2 people recorded with the Lindgren surname, ranking it #33,721 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 168, ranked #21,984, up from #33,721 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Horsham, Kingston upon Hull and Brighton and Hove.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Lindgren is 170 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 8300.0%.

1881 census count

2

Ranked #33,721

Modern count

168

2016, ranked #21,984

Peak year

2013

170 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Lindgren had 2 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,721 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 168 in 2016, ranked #21,984.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 59 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Lindgren surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Lindgren surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Lindgren 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 13 #30,970
1861 historical 8 #32,887
1881 historical 2 #33,721
1891 historical 31 #31,820
1901 historical 39 #29,799
1911 historical 59 #26,914
1997 modern 139 #22,132
1998 modern 150 #21,665
1999 modern 160 #20,943
2000 modern 158 #21,055
2001 modern 154 #21,122
2002 modern 156 #21,348
2003 modern 152 #21,486
2004 modern 147 #22,094
2005 modern 140 #22,774
2006 modern 146 #22,320
2007 modern 147 #22,510
2008 modern 152 #22,225
2009 modern 151 #22,816
2010 modern 163 #22,205
2011 modern 169 #21,499
2012 modern 164 #21,883
2013 modern 170 #21,726
2014 modern 168 #22,075
2015 modern 169 #21,888
2016 modern 168 #21,984

Geography

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Where Lindgrens 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 Horsham, Kingston upon Hull, Brighton and Hove, Suffolk Coastal and New Town West. 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 Horsham 004 Horsham
2 Kingston upon Hull 023 Kingston upon Hull, City of
3 Brighton and Hove 028 Brighton and Hove
4 Suffolk Coastal 004 Suffolk Coastal
5 New Town West City of Edinburgh

Forenames

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First names often paired with Lindgren

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Lindgren

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Lindgren, 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 Lindgren surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Lindgren 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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Lindgren is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Lindgren 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

Lindgren falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Lindgren is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

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

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Lindgren

The surname Lindgren originates from Sweden, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 16th century. It is a locational name derived from the Swedish word "lind," meaning a linden or lime tree, and "gren," meaning a branch or bough. The name likely referred to someone who lived near a linden tree or a place where linden trees grew abundantly.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lindgren can be found in the Swedish Church records from the late 16th century. These records document individuals with the surname Lindgren residing in various parts of Sweden, particularly in the regions of Småland, Västergötland, and Östergötland.

In the 17th century, the name Lindgren appeared in several Swedish historical documents, including tax records and land registers. Notable individuals bearing this surname during this period include Johan Lindgren, a merchant from Gothenburg, born in 1623, and Anna Lindgren, a landowner from Värmland, born in 1671.

As Sweden expanded its territories during the 17th and 18th centuries, the name Lindgren spread to other parts of the Swedish realm, including Finland and the Baltic states. In the 19th century, several Lindgrens emigrated from Sweden to North America, particularly to the United States and Canada, contributing to the dissemination of the name in those regions.

Some notable individuals with the surname Lindgren throughout history include:

1. Astrid Lindgren (1907-2002), a renowned Swedish author best known for her children's book series featuring characters like Pippi Longstocking.

2. Erik Lindgren (1808-1887), a Swedish botanist and Professor of Botany at the University of Uppsala.

3. Arvid Lindgren (1892-1958), a Swedish sports shooter who won two gold medals at the 1912 and 1920 Summer Olympics.

4. Carl Lindgren (1859-1923), a Swedish-American architect who designed several notable buildings in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

5. Kari Lindgren (born 1952), a Finnish politician and member of the European Parliament.

The surname Lindgren continues to be prevalent in Scandinavia and among Swedish diaspora communities worldwide, serving as a reminder of its historical roots and connection to the linden tree.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Lindgren families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Lindgren 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. Essex leads with 1 Lindgrens recorded in 1881 and an index of 17.33x.

County Total Index
Essex 1 17.33x
Renfrewshire 1 44.25x
Surrey 1 7.03x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Croydon in Surrey leads with 1 Lindgrens recorded in 1881 and an index of 126.58x.

Place Total Index
Croydon 1 126.58x
East Ham 1 909.09x
Greenock Oldor West 1 10000.00x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Florence 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Charles 1

FAQ

Lindgren surname: questions and answers

How common was the Lindgren surname in 1881?

In 1881, 2 people were recorded with the Lindgren surname. That placed it at #33,721 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Lindgren surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 168 in 2016. That gives Lindgren a modern rank of #21,984.

What does the Lindgren surname mean?

A Swedish toponymic surname derived from the words "lind" (linden tree) and "gren" (branch), referring to a place of linden trees.

What does the Lindgren map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Lindgren 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.