Explore the Family Name Brostrom
The meaning of Brostrom
Swedish (Broström): ornamental compound of bro ‘bridge’ + ström ‘river’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Evald, Helmer, Nels.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brostrom in the United States?
The surname Brostrom ranked 36,463rd in popularity according to the 2000 Decennial U.S. Census with a count of 579 bearers across the nation. By the 2010 census, the rank dropped slightly to 36,838th, but there was an increase in the number of individuals bearing this surname to 606, marking a growth rate of 4.66%. Despite this nominal growth, the proportion per 100,000 remained static at 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,463 | #36,838 | -1.03% |
| Count | 579 | 606 | 4.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brostrom
From the data obtained from the Decennial U.S. Census regarding the ethnic identity of those bearing the Brostrom surname, it was found that the majority identify as White with a slight increase from 96.55% in 2000 to 96.86% by the 2010 census. The percentage of those identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased by 20.19% in the same time period. Meanwhile, the Hispanic portion saw an increase, rising from 1.55% to 1.65%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.55% | 96.86% | 0.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 1.65% | 6.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 0.83% | -20.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |