Skjoldborg Surname

561,353rd
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 565 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
Denmark
Highest density in:
Denmark

Skjoldborg Surname User-submission:

The Skjodborg surname is derived from skjold, which means 'shield' and borg, which means 'castle'. This is the name of a place in north Denmark and also a castle near Copenhagen. As a surname it could (though unlikely) also be a nickname.

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Skjoldborg Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Denmark5481:10,301969
United States61:60,409,8221,028,827
Norway41:1,285,57269,185
Sweden31:3,282,252190,759
Australia11:26,995,701270,794
Chile11:17,616,47493,597
Russia11:144,123,056881,408
South Korea11:51,240,2568,015

Skjoldborg Surname Meaning

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The Skjodborg surname is derived from skjold, which means 'shield' and borg, which means 'castle'. This is the name of a place in north Denmark and also a castle near Copenhagen. As a surname it could (though unlikely) also be a nickname.

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Skjoldborg Last Name Facts

Where Does The Last Name Skjoldborg Come From? nationality or country of origin

The last name Skjoldborg has its highest incidence in Denmark. It may occur in the variant forms:. For other potential spellings of this name click here.

How Common Is The Last Name Skjoldborg? popularity and diffusion

It is the 561,353rd most widespread last name throughout the world. It is borne by approximately 1 in 12,898,311 people. The last name Skjoldborg occurs predominantly in Europe, where 98 percent of Skjoldborg live; 98 percent live in Northern Europe and 98 percent live in Scandinavia.

This last name is most frequently occurring in Denmark, where it is held by 548 people, or 1 in 10,301. In Denmark it is most numerous in: Capital Region of Denmark, where 41 percent live, Central Denmark Region, where 25 percent live and Region of Southern Denmark, where 17 percent live. Aside from Denmark Skjoldborg exists in 7 countries. It also occurs in The United States, where 1 percent live and Norway, where 1 percent live.

Skjoldborg Last Name Statistics demography

The amount Skjoldborg earn in different countries varies notably. In Norway they earn 30.66% less than the national average, earning 239,985 kr per year and in United States they earn 49.81% less than the national average, earning $21,656 USD per year.

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