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UK surname

Nyberg

A Swedish topographic surname derived from the words "ny" meaning "new" and "berg" meaning "mountain" or "hill."

In the 1881 census there were 4 people recorded with the Nyberg surname, ranking it #33,288 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 100, ranked #31,123, up from #33,288 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Northumberland, Tonbridge and Malling and South Tyneside.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Nyberg is 109 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 2400.0%.

1881 census count

4

Ranked #33,288

Modern count

100

2016, ranked #31,123

Peak year

2010

109 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Nyberg had 4 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,288 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 100 in 2016, ranked #31,123.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 31 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Nyberg surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Nyberg surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Nyberg 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
1861 historical 4 #33,628
1881 historical 4 #33,288
1891 historical 13 #33,099
1901 historical 27 #31,057
1911 historical 31 #29,952
1997 modern 85 #28,988
1998 modern 83 #29,638
1999 modern 95 #28,465
2000 modern 89 #29,173
2001 modern 89 #28,932
2002 modern 95 #28,666
2003 modern 83 #30,088
2004 modern 85 #30,132
2005 modern 82 #30,617
2006 modern 90 #29,893
2007 modern 90 #30,228
2008 modern 97 #29,527
2009 modern 101 #29,445
2010 modern 109 #28,831
2011 modern 101 #29,938
2012 modern 95 #31,107
2013 modern 95 #31,523
2014 modern 101 #30,855
2015 modern 99 #31,168
2016 modern 100 #31,123

Geography

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Where Nybergs 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 Northumberland, Tonbridge and Malling and South Tyneside. 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 Northumberland 006 Northumberland
2 Northumberland 005 Northumberland
3 Northumberland 008 Northumberland
4 Tonbridge and Malling 014 Tonbridge and Malling
5 South Tyneside 008 South Tyneside

Forenames

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First names often paired with Nyberg

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Nyberg

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

City Support Workers

Within London, Nyberg is most associated with areas classed as City Support Workers, 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

Scattered throughout Inner London, these areas house relatively few workers in the most senior roles within organisations, and greater prevalence of administrative roles relative to the Supergroup mean. Residents are less likely to be of Chinese ethnicity and are more likely to have been born in Africa. Relative to the Supergroup average, residents are also more likely to live in social housing and live in overcrowded conditions.

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

Nyberg 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.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Nyberg falls in decile 10 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.

10
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Nyberg is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of Over 70 mbit/s.

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

10
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Nyberg

The surname Nyberg has its origins in Sweden, with the earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Old Swedish words "ny" meaning "new" and "berg" meaning "mountain" or "hill," suggesting that it may have originally referred to someone who lived near a newly settled or established area near a mountain or hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nyberg can be found in the Swedish church records from the parish of Norra Råda in Värmland County, where a man named Johan Nyberg was born in 1592. Another early mention is from the parish records of Möklinta in Västmanland County, where a man named Erik Nyberg was born in 1622.

The surname Nyberg has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such person was Johan Nyberg (1725-1798), a Swedish minister and author who served as a vicar in the parishes of Stora Tuna and Vika in Dalarna County. He published several works, including a book on the history of the province of Dalarna.

Another individual of note was Carl Gustaf Nyberg (1786-1852), a Swedish military officer and cartographer who served in the Swedish Army. He is best known for his work in mapping and surveying various regions of Sweden, including the province of Värmland.

In the field of literature, one notable figure was the Swedish author and poet Sven Nyberg (1895-1979), whose works explored themes of nature, rural life, and the Swedish landscape. He was born in the village of Ryr in Värmland County and drew inspiration from his upbringing in the countryside.

The name Nyberg has also been associated with various place names in Sweden, such as the village of Nyberg in Västmanland County and the Nyberg Lake in Värmland County. These place names likely derived from the surname itself, reflecting the presence of individuals or families bearing the name in those areas.

Throughout the centuries, the Nyberg surname has been found in various parts of Sweden, with particular concentrations in the regions of Värmland, Dalarna, and Västmanland. It has also been carried by numerous individuals who have made contributions in various fields, including religion, military, literature, and exploration.

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1881 census detail

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Nyberg families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Nyberg 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. Midlothian leads with 3 Nybergs recorded in 1881 and an index of 57.58x.

County Total Index
Midlothian 3 57.58x
Lancashire 1 2.17x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. South Leith in Midlothian leads with 3 Nybergs recorded in 1881 and an index of 508.47x.

Place Total Index
South Leith 3 508.47x
Liverpool 1 35.71x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Esther 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Nyberg households.

Occupation Count
Tailoress 1

FAQ

Nyberg surname: questions and answers

How common was the Nyberg surname in 1881?

In 1881, 4 people were recorded with the Nyberg surname. That placed it at #33,288 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Nyberg surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 100 in 2016. That gives Nyberg a modern rank of #31,123.

What does the Nyberg surname mean?

A Swedish topographic surname derived from the words "ny" meaning "new" and "berg" meaning "mountain" or "hill."

What does the Nyberg map show?

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