Explore the Family Name Blomstrom
The meaning of Blomstrom
Swedish (Blomström): ornamental name composed of the elements blom ‘flower’ + ström ‘river’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Kali, Knute.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Blomstrom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Blomstrom experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 58,130th in popularity with a count of 327 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, its rank had dropped to the 60,505th position, despite a minor increase in count to 333 individuals. This change represents a decrease in popularity by 4.09% and an increase in count by 1.83%. However, the proportion of people with the Blomstrom surname per 100,000 decreased by 8.33% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,130 | #60,505 | -4.09% |
| Count | 327 | 333 | 1.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blomstrom
When discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Blomstrom, we again turn to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, and Black individuals. The percentage of White individuals with the Blomstrom surname decreased from 97.55% in 2000 to 93.39% in 2010. There was no reported Hispanic representation in 2000, but by 2010, 2.10% of individuals with the surname identified as Hispanic. Similarly, the surname was absent among American Indian and Alaskan Natives until 2010 when it accounted for 2.10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.55% | 93.39% | -4.26% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.1% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |