Explore the Family Name Branstrom
The meaning of Branstrom
Swedish (Bränström): variant of Brännström, ornamental name composed of the elements bränna ‘burned land’ (probably from a placename) + ström ‘stream’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Branstrom in the United States?
The surname Branstrom has seen a slight change in its popularity in the United States, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, Branstrom was ranked as the 67,725th most popular surname, while by 2010 it had fallen slightly to rank as the 68,770th name. The number of individuals with this surname, however, increased from 272 in 2000 to 286 in 2010, showing a growth of 5.15%. The proportion of people named Branstrom per 100,000 remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #68,770 | -1.54% |
| Count | 272 | 286 | 5.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Branstrom
When we look at the ethnic identity of the bearers of the surname Branstrom, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there are some notable shifts. Most notably, the percentage of Branstroms identifying as White decreased slightly from 95.59% in 2000 to 94.41% in 2010. Interestingly, although they represented zero percent in 2000, by 2010, 2.45% of individuals with the Branstrom surname identified as Hispanic. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped from 2.57% in 2000 to 2.10% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Branstroms identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.59% | 94.41% | -1.23% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.45% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.57% | 2.1% | -18.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |