Explore the Family Name Hammerstrom
The meaning of Hammerstrom
Swedish (Hammerström): variant of Hammarström (see Hammarstrom) and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. The surname Hammerström is very rare in Sweden. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Nels.
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How common is the last name Hammerstrom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hammerstrom has grown in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 35,860th in prevalence among U.S. surnames, but by 2010, it had moved up to the 35,246th place, indicating a 1.71% increase in ranking. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 592 in 2000 to 639 in 2010, marking a 7.94% growth. Despite these changes, the proportion of Hammerstroms per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,860 | #35,246 | 1.71% |
| Count | 592 | 639 | 7.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hammerstrom
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hammerstrom is predominantly White, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 98.65% of those with the surname identified as White, although this figure decreased slightly to 96.87% in 2010. There was no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, by 2010, there were small percentages who identified as Hispanic (1.41%) or as belonging to two or more races (1.72%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.65% | 96.87% | -1.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.41% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |