Explore the Family Name Lindblom
The meaning of Lindblom
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements lind ‘lime tree’ + blom ‘flower’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Anders, Joakim, Kerstin, Lars, Nels, Sten, Sven, Thora.
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How common is the last name Lindblom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lindblom ranked 17,475th in popularity in 2000 and fell slightly to the 17,605th position in 2010, representing a slight decrease of 0.74 percent. However, the number of individuals bearing the Lindblom surname increased from 1,487 in 2000 to 1,596 in 2010, marking an increase of 7.33 percent. The proportion of people with the Lindblom surname per 100,000 population marginally decreased by 1.82 percent during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,475 | #17,605 | -0.74% |
| Count | 1,487 | 1,596 | 7.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.54 | -1.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lindblom
On the aspect of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that most Lindbloms identified as White, though with a minor decline from 96.23 percent in 2000 to 94.05 percent in 2010. The second-largest ethnicity was Hispanic, which nearly doubled from 1.61 percent in 2000 to 3.20 percent in 2010. There was also a notable increase in Asian/Pacific Islander Lindbloms, with their representation surging 120.37 percent from 0.54 percent in 2000 to 1.19 percent in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races saw a slight decrease of 6.76 percent. There were no reported Lindbloms identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.23% | 94.05% | -2.27% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 3.2% | 98.76% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 1.38% | -6.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 1.19% | 120.37% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |