Explore the Family Name Backstrom
The meaning of Backstrom
Swedish: 1. (Bäckström): ornamental name composed of the elements bäck ‘brook, stream’ + ström ‘stream’. Compare Beckstrom. 2. (Backström): ornamental name composed of the elements back(e) ‘hill’ + ström ‘stream’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Joakim, Lars, Lennart, Nels, Niklas.
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How common is the last name Backstrom in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Backstrom experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 12,241st most popular, but slipped to 12,683rd by 2010, representing a change of -3.61%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the surname Backstrom increased by 4.37%, from 2,333 in 2000 to 2,435 in 2010. The proportion of people named Backstrom per 100k also decreased slightly from 0.86 to 0.83, marking a change of -3.49%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,241 | #12,683 | -3.61% |
| Count | 2,333 | 2,435 | 4.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.86 | 0.83 | -3.49% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Backstrom
In terms of ethnicity, as seen in the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some changes observed in the distribution of the Backstrom surname between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of Backstroms identified as White (88.38% in 2000 and 86.45% in 2010), there was a noticeable increase in those identifying with two or more races and Hispanic ethnicity, with changes of 111.67% and 115.83% respectively. The Asian/Pacific Islander group also saw a rise from 0.43% to 0.49%. Meanwhile, there was a slight decrease in those identifying as Black (from 9.13% to 8.99%) and a notable decrease in American Indian and Alaskan Natives (from 0.26% to 0.21%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.38% | 86.45% | -2.18% |
| Black | 9.13% | 8.99% | -1.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 2.59% | 115.83% |
| Two or More Races | 0.6% | 1.27% | 111.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.43% | 0.49% | 13.95% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.26% | 0.21% | -19.23% |