Explore the Family Name Alstrom
The meaning of Alstrom
Swedish (Alström): variant of Ahlström (see Ahlstrom). Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Lars.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Alstrom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Alstrom has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,186th, but by 2010, it had moved up to 61,123rd, demonstrating a change of 4.77%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also grew by 13.45% from 290 to 329 during the same period. However, the proportion of the population with this name per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #61,123 | 4.77% |
| Count | 290 | 329 | 13.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alstrom
Regarding its ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that Alstrom is largely associated with those identifying as White, which saw a minor decrease from 76.55% in 2000 to 74.77% in 2010. The second-largest group identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, increasing by 12.82% to reach 19.45% in 2010. Notably, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic and part of two or more races also experienced changes—there were no Hispanics recorded in 2000, but they accounted for 2.43% in 2010; those reporting two or more races increased slightly from 2.07% to 2.13%. There were no Asians/Pacific Islanders recorded for either year, and the percentage of Blacks decreased to zero in 2010 from 1.72% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.55% | 74.77% | -2.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 17.24% | 19.45% | 12.82% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.43% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.07% | 2.13% | 2.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.72% | 0% | 0% |