Explore the Family Name Lagerstrom
The meaning of Lagerstrom
Swedish (Lagerström): ornamental name composed of the elements lager ‘laurel’ + ström ‘river’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Holger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lagerstrom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lagerstrom has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Lagerstrom was ranked 43,708 in terms of commonality and had dropped to 46,811 by 2010, reflecting a 7.1% decrease. The count of individuals carrying the Lagerstrom name also declined from 465 to 454 between 2000 and 2010, a change of -2.37%. The proportion of people with this surname among every 100,000 individuals also decreased by 11.76%, from 0.17 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,708 | #46,811 | -7.1% |
| Count | 465 | 454 | -2.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lagerstrom
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most bearers of the Lagerstrom surname identify as White. In 2000, the percentage of Lagerstroms identifying as White was 95.91%, rising slightly to 96.92% in 2010. There was a minor representation of the Lagerstrom surname within the Hispanic community, which decreased from 2.37% in 2000 to 1.54% in 2010. There were no Lagerstroms who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.91% | 96.92% | 1.05% |
| Hispanic | 2.37% | 1.54% | -35.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |