Explore the Family Name Landstrom
The meaning of Landstrom
Swedish (Landström): ornamental name composed of theelements land ‘land’ + ström ‘river’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Holger, Sven.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Landstrom in the United States?
The surname Landstrom, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 36,761st most popular surname with 573 instances recorded. By 2010, although the rank had slipped to 41,426th most popular, there were still 525 instances of the name. This constitutes an 8.38% decrease in count and a 12.69% drop in rank over that decade. The proportion of people with the Landstrom surname per 100,000 also fell by 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,761 | #41,426 | -12.69% |
| Count | 573 | 525 | -8.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.18 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Landstrom
A review of the ethnic identity associated with the Landstrom surname shows some shifts as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.86% identified as White, which decreased slightly to 93.33% in 2010. The Hispanic representation increased from 1.75% in 2000 to 3.24% in 2010, marking a significant change of 85.14%. There was also a minor increase in those identifying as two or more races, rising from 1.05% in 2000 to 1.14% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 0% to 1.33%. The categories for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native did not see any changes over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.86% | 93.33% | -3.64% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 3.24% | 85.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.33% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 1.14% | 8.57% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |