Explore the Family Name Bystrom
The meaning of Bystrom
Swedish (Byström): ornamental name composed of the elements by ‘hamlet, farm’ + ström ‘stream’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Johan, Sven.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bystrom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bystrom decreased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Specifically, it dropped rank from 33,876 in 2000 to 37,591 in 2010, a decline of approximately 11%. During this same period, the total count of individuals with the Bystrom surname also saw a decrease of around 7%, from 634 in 2000 to 592 in 2010. This reduction resulted in a proportion per 100,000 people dropping by 16.67% to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,876 | #37,591 | -10.97% |
| Count | 634 | 592 | -6.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.2 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bystrom
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Bystrom surname identify as White, accounting for 95.95% in 2010, a slight decrease from 97% in 2000. The Hispanic population within the Bystrom surname increased by 19.01% from 2000 to 2010, while those identifying as two or more races also saw an increase of 60%. On the other hand, there were no recorded individuals with the Bystrom surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97% | 95.95% | -1.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 1.69% | 19.01% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 1.52% | 60% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |