Explore the Family Name Lofstrom
The meaning of Lofstrom
Swedish (Löfström): ornamental name composed of the elements löv ‘leaf’ + ström ‘river’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Helmer, Sven.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lofstrom in the United States?
Based on Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lofstrom decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 44,821, but by 2010 it had fallen to 46,404, marking a 3.53% drop. Despite its decline in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Lofstrom surname increased slightly from 451 in 2000 to 459 in 2010, indicating a growth of 1.77%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010, representing a 5.88% downward shift.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,821 | #46,404 | -3.53% |
| Count | 451 | 459 | 1.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lofstrom
When analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the Lofstrom surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there are noticeable changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, accounting for 97.34% in 2000 and 96.08% in 2010 - a slight decrease of 1.29%. The Hispanic population with this surname showed significant growth during this period, increasing by 47.37% from 1.33% in 2000 to 1.96% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.34% | 96.08% | -1.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 1.96% | 47.37% |
| 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% |