Explore the Family Name Ahlstrom
The meaning of Ahlstrom
Swedish (Ahlström): ornamental name composed of the elements ahl, an ornamental spelling of al ‘alder’, + ström ‘river’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Lars, Anders, Joakim, Johan, Per, Sibel, Sven.
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How common is the last name Ahlstrom in the United States?
The surname Ahlstrom holds a moderate level of popularity in the United States, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Ahlstrom ranked at 15,870 and by 2010 it had dropped slightly to 16,273, indicating a decrease in popularity of 2.54%. However, the count of people carrying the Ahlstrom surname increased over this decade, from 1,683 in 2000 to 1,772 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 5.29%. This resulted in a negligible change in the proportion per 100k, which decreased by 3.23% from 0.62 to 0.6.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,870 | #16,273 | -2.54% |
| Count | 1,683 | 1,772 | 5.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.6 | -3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ahlstrom
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Ahlstrom surname, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the primary ethnicity is White, although there has been a slight decrease from 96.14% in 2000 to 94.58% in 2010. The ethnicity data also indicates an increase in diversity among those with the Ahlstrom surname. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew from 0.77% to 0.90%, while those identifying as having two or more races jumped significantly from 0.77% to 1.24%. The biggest increase was in the Hispanic category, rising from 1.96% in 2000 to 3.05% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.14% | 94.58% | -1.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 3.05% | 55.61% |
| Two or More Races | 0.77% | 1.24% | 61.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.77% | 0.9% | 16.88% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |