Explore the Family Name Engstrand
The meaning of Engstrand
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements eng, a variant of äng ‘meadow’ (possibly from a placename), + strand ‘shore’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Alvar, Helmer.
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How common is the last name Engstrand in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Engstrand has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Engstrand was the 51,680th most popular surname in the United States with 378 individuals carrying it. By 2010, however, the surname's rank had dropped to 54,418, despite a marginal increase in the number of people bearing it, from 378 to 379. This represents a change of -5.3% in rank and an increase of 0.26% in count. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 also dropped by 7.14%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,680 | #54,418 | -5.3% |
| Count | 378 | 379 | 0.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Engstrand
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that individuals with the Engstrand surname are predominantly of White ethnicity. In 2000, approximately 94.44% identified as White, which decreased slightly to 93.40% by 2010. There was an increase in Hispanic identification within this group from 2.38% in 2000 to 3.69% in 2010, representing a 55.04% change. Additionally, although the data for 2000 showed no Asian/Pacific Islanders among the Engstrands, by 2010, 1.32% identified as such. The percentage identifying as two or more races decreased by 16.98%, from 1.59% in 2000 to 1.32% in 2010. There was no Black identification or American Indian and Alaskan Native identification reported in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.44% | 93.4% | -1.1% |
| Hispanic | 2.38% | 3.69% | 55.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 1.32% | -16.98% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |