Etymology and Origins Nyberg is a Swedish ornamental surname composed of two elements: ny (from Old Norse nýr, meaning "new") and berg (meaning "mountain"). As a topographic or ornamental name, it belongs to a class of Swedish surnames created from natural features, often adopted by families in the 18th and 19th centuries. The name translates literally to "new mountain" or "new mountain dweller." Distribution and Statistics Nyberg remains most common in Sweden and among Swedish diaspora communities. In the United States, Nyberg ranks as the 8,787th most common surname according to the 2010 U.S. Census, with 3,732 bearers. It is overwhelmingly found among White individuals (93.92%), reflecting its Scandinavian origins. Notable Bearers Several notable individuals bear the surname Nyberg, including: Erik Nyberg (born 1987), Swedish professional hockey player Jessica Nyberg (born 1978), American astronaut (full name Jessica C. Nyberg) Lena Nyberg (born 1952), Swedish diplomat and politician Pär Nyberg (born 1968), Swedish businessman and chairman of the Swedish Ice Hockey Association Meaning: "new mountain" (Swedish) Origin: Sweden; ornamental surname Related names: Nyberg (directly), also other Swedish berg-names like Almberg, Lindberg Notable regions: Sweden, United States (especially Midwest and West Coast), Canada