Explore the Family Name Haggstrom
The meaning of Haggstrom
Swedish (Häggström): ornamental name composed of the elements hägg ‘bird cherry’ (in many cases from placenames beginning with Hägg-) + ström ‘river’. Compare Hegstrom. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Lars, Erik, Olle.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Haggstrom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Haggstrom has moderately increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Haggstrom was ranked the 57705th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen slightly to the 57372nd position, a change of approximately 0.58%. The number of individuals bearing the Haggstrom surname also saw an increase from 330 in 2000 to 355 in 2010, representing a growth of around 7.58%. Interestingly, despite these changes, the proportion of the surname per 100k people remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,705 | #57,372 | 0.58% |
| Count | 330 | 355 | 7.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haggstrom
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most bearers of the surname Haggstrom identify as White, with this group comprising 94.55% in 2000, though it dropped slightly to 92.11% by 2010. Hispanic representation also experienced a slight increase within this time frame, moving up from 2.73% to 3.10%, a change of 13.55%. Noteworthy is the appearance of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, which was not recorded in the 2000 census. Conversely, those who identified as Black in 2000 were no longer present in the 2010 data. The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories consistently reported zero individuals for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.55% | 92.11% | -2.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.66% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.73% | 3.1% | 13.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.52% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |