Explore the Family Name Thunstrom
The meaning of Thunstrom
Swedish (Thunström): ornamental name from thun, an ornamental (old) spelling of tun ‘(grass grown) enclosed yard’ (see Thun) + ström ‘river’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Thunstrom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Thunstrom has shown slight growth from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 67,317 and had a count of 274. By 2010, its rank slightly improved to 67,126 with an increase in the count to 294. This represents a change in rank of 0.28 and a growth in count by 7.3. However, the proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.1 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #67,126 | 0.28% |
| Count | 274 | 294 | 7.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thunstrom
The ethnic identity associated with the Thunstrom surname also evolved between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority at 89.42% in 2000 and slightly decreased to 88.78% in 2010. The Hispanic representation decreased by 28.27%, from 4.74% in 2000 to 3.40% in 2010. Interestingly, individuals identifying as two or more races increased significantly by 74.66%, from 2.92% in 2000 to 5.10% in 2010. Lastly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a minor increase from 1.82% in 2000 to 2.04% in 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.42% | 88.78% | -0.72% |
| Two or More Races | 2.92% | 5.1% | 74.66% |
| Hispanic | 4.74% | 3.4% | -28.27% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.82% | 2.04% | 12.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |