Explore the Family Name Norstrom
The meaning of Norstrom
Swedish (Norström): ornamental name probably composed of the placename element nor ‘narrow stream between two waters’ + the ornamental element ström ‘river’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Norstrom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Norstrom has seen a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, falling from 56,526 to 58,481, a change of -3.46%. However, despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 338 to 347, marking a 2.66% growth over the decade. The proportion per 100k also fell by -7.69%, indicating that while the number of people named Norstrom grew, it did so at a slower rate than the overall population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,526 | #58,481 | -3.46% |
| Count | 338 | 347 | 2.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Norstrom
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals bearing the Norstrom surname identify as White, with a slight decrease from 94.97% in 2000 to 91.64% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 3.25% to 6.34% - a remarkable 95.08% change over the decade. It's worth noting that there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, suggesting the ethnic identity associated with the Norstrom surname is predominantly White and increasingly Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.97% | 91.64% | -3.51% |
| Hispanic | 3.25% | 6.34% | 95.08% |
| 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% |