Explore the Family Name Hedstrom
The meaning of Hedstrom
Swedish (Hedström): ornamental name composed of the elements hed ‘heath, moor’ + ström ‘river’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Birgid, Iver, Lars, Lennart, Nils, Sven.
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How common is the last name Hedstrom in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hedstrom has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hedstrom ranked as the 14,958th most common surname in the United States, and by 2010 it had fallen to the 15,985th position, a decline of approximately 6.87%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Hedstrom surname remained relatively stable, seeing only a marginal increase of 0.17% from 1,813 to 1,816. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 7.46%, indicating that while the number of people named Hedstrom stayed nearly the same, the name became less common relative to other surnames.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,958 | #15,985 | -6.87% |
| Count | 1,813 | 1,816 | 0.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.67 | 0.62 | -7.46% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hedstrom
The ethnicity distribution of individuals with the Hedstrom surname, based on Decennial U.S. Census data, shows some notable changes from 2000 to 2010. The proportion of Hedstroms identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander more than doubled, increasing by 125.64%, although they still make up less than 1% of the total. There was also a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with the percentage rising from 0.66% to 1.38%. The proportion of Hedstroms identifying as White declined slightly by 1.25%, but this group still comprises the majority at 95.37% in 2010. The percentages of those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed for privacy in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.58% | 95.37% | -1.25% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 1.54% | 7.69% |
| Hispanic | 0.66% | 1.38% | 109.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 0.88% | 125.64% |
| Black | 0.39% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.55% | 0% | 0% |