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Lindberg
LIHND-burrg
Lindberg (name) means a surname of Swedish origin. Example: “The Lindberg family emigrated to Minnesota in the 1890s.”
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A surname of Swedish origin.
"As for the factors driving this autocratization, Lindberg lists the anti-democratic regimes of China, Russia and Saudi Arabia; the rise of the far-right and reactionary movements; and the growth of longer-term socio-economic inequality."
— , Can democracy survive without America? (2025)
"The Lindberg family emigrated to Minnesota in the 1890s."
How to use Lindberg
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Scandinavian family surname.
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Etymology
Borrowed from the Swedish surname Lindberg, roughly meaning "linden-tree hill."
Frequently asked questions
What does “Lindberg” mean?
The word “Lindberg” means a surname of Swedish origin. In plain terms, a Scandinavian family surname.
How do you pronounce “Lindberg”?
“Lindberg” is pronounced LIHND-burrg (/ˈlɪnd.bɜɹɡ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Lindberg” in a sentence?
Here is “Lindberg” used in a sentence: “The Lindberg family emigrated to Minnesota in the 1890s.”
What part of speech is “Lindberg”?
“Lindberg” is a name.
Where does the word “Lindberg” come from?
The word “Lindberg” comes from Swedish. Borrowed from the Swedish surname Lindberg, roughly meaning "linden-tree hill.".
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