Explore the Family Name Renstrom
The meaning of Renstrom
Swedish (Renström): ornamental name composed of the elements ren ‘reindeer’ (or Ren-, from placenames such as Renum in southern Finland or Renträsk in Sweden) + ström ‘river’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Per.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Renstrom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Renstrom" experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 32,939 in commonality yet fell to 34,835 by 2010, marking a 5.76% decline. The total count of people with this surname also dropped by 1.22%, from 656 individuals in 2000 to 648 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a drop of 8.33%, decreasing from 0.24 to 0.22 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,939 | #34,835 | -5.76% |
| Count | 656 | 648 | -1.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Renstrom
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Renstrom," according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly white, although some shifts were observed between 2000 and 2010. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, there was an increase in those identifying with two or more races, rising from 0.76% in 2000 to 1.08% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as white decreased slightly from 98.17% to 96.30%. A notable increase was seen in the Hispanic category, which rose by 86.81%, from 0.91% in 2000 to 1.70% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.17% | 96.3% | -1.9% |
| Hispanic | 0.91% | 1.7% | 86.81% |
| Two or More Races | 0.76% | 1.08% | 42.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |