Explore the Family Name Edstrom
The meaning of Edstrom
Swedish (Edström): ornamental name composed of the elements ed ‘passage, isthmus’ (probably from a placename) + ström ‘stream, current’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Jarl, Joakim, Johan, Lennart, Nils.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Edstrom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Edstrom has seen a significant decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Edstrom was ranked 20,041 in terms of popularity amongst all surnames in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to a rank of 30,509. This represents a decrease in popularity of over 50%. The actual count of people with this surname also decreased during this period, from 1,238 in 2000 to 765 in 2010, which is a drop of more than 38%. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the surname Edstrom per 100,000 people fell by about 43% from 0.46 to 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,041 | #30,509 | -52.23% |
| Count | 1,238 | 765 | -38.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.26 | -43.48% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Edstrom
Regarding ethnic identity, Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 to 2010 among those with the Edstrom surname. While the vast majority identified as White in both years (97.01% in 2000 decreasing slightly to 95.42% in 2010), there were increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.48% to 0.78% while those acknowledging two or more races rose from 1.13% to 1.83%. The proportion of individuals with the Edstrom surname who identified as Hispanic declined marginally from 0.81% to 0.78%. Meanwhile, there were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 95.42% | -1.64% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 1.83% | 61.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.48% | 0.78% | 62.5% |
| Hispanic | 0.81% | 0.78% | -3.7% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |