Explore the Family Name Engblom
The meaning of Engblom
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements eng, a variant of äng ‘meadow’ (possibly from a placename), + blom ‘flower’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Nels, Kerstin, Thor.
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How common is the last name Engblom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Engblom saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Engblom ranked 55,849th in terms of commonality but climbed to position 54,530 by 2010, a change of 2.36%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased within this period from 343 to 378, marking a 10.2% rise. However, the proportion of people named Engblom per 100,000 residents remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,849 | #54,530 | 2.36% |
| Count | 343 | 378 | 10.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Engblom
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the surname Engblom. Overwhelmingly, the majority of individuals with this last name identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 1.15% over the decade, shifting from 97.96% to 96.83%. Interestingly, a small percentage (1.85%) began identifying as Hispanic in 2010, whereas this category was nonexistent in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.96% | 96.83% | -1.15% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.85% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |