Explore the Family Name Swanstrom
The meaning of Swanstrom
Swedish (Swanström): variant of Svanström, ornamental name composed of the elements svan ‘swan’ + ström ‘river’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Nord.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Swanstrom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Swanstrom saw a decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. The rank dropped from 26,394 in 2000 to 28,746 in 2010, which is an 8.91% decrease. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 870 to 828, marking a 4.83% drop. Likewise, the proportion per 100k people fell by 12.5%, going down from 0.32 to 0.28.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,394 | #28,746 | -8.91% |
| Count | 870 | 828 | -4.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.28 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Swanstrom
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census for the surname Swanstrom shows a slight shift in ethnic identities between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority, though their proportion decreased slightly from 98.28% to 96.38%. This was accompanied by a notable increase of 196.49% in the proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races, jumping from 0.57% to 1.69%. Additionally, there was an uptick in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0.92% to 1.45%. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.28% | 96.38% | -1.93% |
| Two or More Races | 0.57% | 1.69% | 196.49% |
| Hispanic | 0.92% | 1.45% | 57.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |