Explore the Family Name Granstrom
The meaning of Granstrom
Swedish (Granström): ornamental name composed of the elements gran ‘spruce’ + ström ‘river’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Granstrom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Granstrom has seen a marginal decrease in its popularity, with the rank sliding from 54,766 in 2000 to 57,516 in 2010, marking a drop of 5.02%. The count, however, saw an increase from 352 to 354 during the same period, a slight growth of 0.57%. The proportion per 100k also dipped by 7.69% in the 10-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,766 | #57,516 | -5.02% |
| Count | 352 | 354 | 0.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Granstrom
In terms of ethnicity, the census data reveals some shifts within the community bearing the Granstrom surname. As of 2010, the majority identity remained White, accounting for 93.79%, up 1.89% from 2000. Hispanic representation also increased by 11.89%, reaching 2.54% in 2010. There was a small emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander representation at 1.69%, while those identifying as two or more races decreased by 50.44% to 1.69%. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. This data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.05% | 93.79% | 1.89% |
| Hispanic | 2.27% | 2.54% | 11.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.69% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.41% | 1.69% | -50.44% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |