Explore the Family Name Lidstrom
The meaning of Lidstrom
Swedish (Lidström): ornamental name from the placenameelement lid ‘hill’ + ström ‘river’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Lasse, Nels.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lidstrom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lidstrom has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 70,679 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen to 75,564 – a drop of approximately 6.91%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also diminished slightly during this period, from 258 to 255, representing a decline of 1.16%. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the Lidstrom surname per 100,000 also fell by 10%, from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #75,564 | -6.91% |
| Count | 258 | 255 | -1.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lidstrom
When examining the ethnicity associated with the Lidstrom surname, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the vast majority identified as White. In 2000, this figure was at 91.47%, and while it did drop slightly to 89.80% by 2010, this group still constituted the largest percentage. The second most common ethnic identity associated with the Lidstrom name was Hispanic, which increased from 6.98% in 2000 to 8.63% in 2010. There were no recorded changes in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.47% | 89.8% | -1.83% |
| Hispanic | 6.98% | 8.63% | 23.64% |
| 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% |