Explore the Family Name Sahlstrom
The meaning of Sahlstrom
Swedish (Sahlström): ornamental name composed of an ornamental form of sal ‘large room, hall’ (or of the same element taken from a placename) + ström ‘river’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sahlstrom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sahlstrom has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 86,657th most popular surname, while by 2010 it moved up to the 85,049th spot, showing a change of 1.86 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also increased over this period, rising from 200 to 220, which represents a 10 percent growth. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,657 | #85,049 | 1.86% |
| Count | 200 | 220 | 10% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sahlstrom
When examining the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Sahlstrom, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the overwhelming majority of these individuals identify as White. In 2000, it was reported that 97 percent were White, which decreased slightly to 94.09 percent in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. In 2010, there was a small percentage (4.09 percent) who identified as Hispanic, compared to none in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97% | 94.09% | -3% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.09% | 0% |
| 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% |