Explore the Family Name Malmstrom
The meaning of Malmstrom
Swedish (Malmström): ornamental name composed of the elements malm ‘sand, gravel’ (a common placename element) or ‘ore’ + ström ‘river’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Malmstrom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Malmstrom has seen a slight increase in popularity over the course of a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 28,166th most popular surname in America and by 2010, it had moved up to the 27,514th position, marking a 2.31 percent change. The count of people with this surname also rose from 800 in 2000 to 876 in 2010, a growth of 9.5 percent. However, the proportion of Malmstroms per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.3.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,166 | #27,514 | 2.31% |
| Count | 800 | 876 | 9.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Malmstrom
Regarding the ethnicity of those carrying the Malmstrom surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease in this demographic, dropping from 97.38 percent in 2000 to 95.78 percent in 2010. The data also showed an increase in the Hispanic population within this surname category, growing from 1.50 percent in 2000 to 2.28 percent in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Interestingly, however, the 2010 Census reported that a small percentage (0.91%) of people with the Malmstrom surname identified as being of two or more races. This category was not represented in the 2000 Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.38% | 95.78% | -1.64% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 2.28% | 52% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |