Explore the Family Name Sundstrom
The meaning of Sundstrom
Swedish (Sundström): ornamental name from sund ‘strait, sound’ (possibly as a placename element) + ström ‘river’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Gunvor, Lennart, Helmer, Hilmer, Jarl, Johan, Lars, Sven, Thord.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sundstrom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sundstrom saw a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 13,628th in the United States but fell to 21,403rd by 2010, marking a drop of 57.05%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 2,042 to 1,222, a reduction of 40.16%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Sundstrom per 100,000 residents almost halved, going from 0.76 to 0.41.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,628 | #21,403 | -57.05% |
| Count | 2,042 | 1,222 | -40.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.76 | 0.41 | -46.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sundstrom
Data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides an insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sundstrom. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority identified as White, with 95.79% in 2000 and slightly less at 95.09% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic showed a small increase from 2.15% to 2.7% over the decade. Individuals claiming Asian/Pacific Islander heritage decreased by 21.69%, while those recognizing two or more races increased by 50%. There were no individuals who identified their ethnicity as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.79% | 95.09% | -0.73% |
| Hispanic | 2.15% | 2.7% | 25.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 1.47% | 50% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.83% | 0.65% | -21.69% |
| Black | 0.24% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |