Explore the Family Name Elfstrom
The meaning of Elfstrom
Swedish (Elfström): ornamental name composed of the elements elf, an ornamental (old) spelling of älv ‘river’ + ström ‘stream, current’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Anders, Sven.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Elfstrom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Elfstrom has decreased in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 54,020th most popular and by 2010, it had dropped to the 61,585th position, showing a 14% decrease. The number of individuals with this surname also shrank from 358 in 2000 to 326 in 2010 signifying an approximately 9% decrease. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Elfstrom per 100,000 also fell by around 15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,020 | #61,585 | -14% |
| Count | 358 | 326 | -8.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Elfstrom
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people bearing the Elfstrom surname identify as White, with a slight increase from 93.85% in 2000 to 93.87% in 2010. Another notable change is seen in those identifying with two or more races, which increased to 3.07% in 2010 from 0% in 2000. However, there was a complete drop-off in those identifying as Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native, going from 2.23% and 3.07% respectively in 2000 to 0% in 2010. There were no individuals with the Elfstrom surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.85% | 93.87% | 0.02% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.23% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.07% | 0% | 0% |