Explore the Family Name Bergstrand
The meaning of Bergstrand
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements berg ‘mountain, hill’ + strand ‘shore’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bergstrand in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bergstrand experienced a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname slipped from 61,544 in 2000 to 64,054 in 2010, marking a decrease of 4.08%. However, the count of people with this surname increased slightly from 305 to 311 during the same time period, indicating a growth rate of 1.97%. The proportion of individuals carrying this surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,544 | #64,054 | -4.08% |
| Count | 305 | 311 | 1.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bergstrand
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Bergstrand surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a minor increase from 94.75% to 95.50%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 30.46%, moving from 1.97% to 2.57% over the decade. There was a significant drop in individuals reporting two or more races, falling from 2.62% to 1.61%, representing a change of -38.55%. Meanwhile, the percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained static or were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.75% | 95.5% | 0.79% |
| Hispanic | 1.97% | 2.57% | 30.46% |
| Two or More Races | 2.62% | 1.61% | -38.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |