Explore the Family Name Newstrom
The meaning of Newstrom
Americanized form of Swedish Nyström (see Nystrom).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Newstrom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Newstrom has seen a decline over the years. In 2000, the surname ranked 42,830 in frequency and was held by about 476 individuals, equating to roughly 0.18 per 100k people. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 50,467, with only 414 individuals bearing the name, which is approximately 0.14 per 100k people. This represents a change of -17.83 in rank and a decrease of -13.03 in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,830 | #50,467 | -17.83% |
| Count | 476 | 414 | -13.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.14 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Newstrom
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Newstrom, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White, with 92.65% in 2000 and a slight increase to 93.00% in 2010. Hispanic representation also exists, though it decreased from 4.41% in 2000 to 4.11% in 2010. The data shows no representation within the Asian/Pacific Islander and Black categories in both census years. There was a minor presence of those identifying with two or more races in 2000, but this fell to zero by 2010. Interestingly, there was an emergence of representation within the American Indian and Alaskan Native category in 2010, despite no previous presence in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.65% | 93% | 0.38% |
| Hispanic | 4.41% | 4.11% | -6.8% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.21% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |