Explore the Family Name Sjoblom
The meaning of Sjoblom
Swedish (Sjöblom): ornamental name composed of the elements sjö ‘sea, lake’ + blom ‘flower’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Astrid, Eskil, Sven.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sjoblom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sjoblom has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 38,992nd most popular surname but rose to the 38,050th position in 2010, representing a change of 2.42%. In terms of count, there were 532 individuals with this surname in 2000, and by 2010 the number increased to 583, indicating a growth rate of 9.59%. Nonetheless, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady over the decade at 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,992 | #38,050 | 2.42% |
| Count | 532 | 583 | 9.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sjoblom
In reference to its ethnicity distribution, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that majority of the individuals bearing the surname Sjoblom identified as White. This group decreased slightly, from 97.56% in 2000 to 96.23% in 2010. During the same period, there were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. There was a slight emergence of Sjobloms identifying as belonging to two or more races and being Hispanic in 2010, recording 1.37% and 1.20% respectively. The data for those identifying as Black was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.56% | 96.23% | -1.36% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.37% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |