Explore the Family Name Akerstrom
The meaning of Akerstrom
Swedish (Åkerström): ornamental name composed of the elements åker ‘field’ + ström ‘river’. Compare Okerstrom.
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How common is the last name Akerstrom in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Akerstrom has seen a slight increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 112,365th most common, but by 2010 it had risen to 109,758th. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 145 in 2000 to 161 in 2010, a change of approximately 11.03%. Despite these increases, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k remained steady at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #112,365 | #109,758 | 2.32% |
| Count | 145 | 161 | 11.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Akerstrom
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Akerstrom surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests that it is strongly tied to White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, over 95% of individuals with the Akerstrom name identified as White. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities. Additionally, there were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying with two or more races. The data indicates that the ethnic identity associated with the Akerstrom surname remained largely unchanged during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.17% | 95.65% | 0.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |