Explore the Family Name Wenstrom
The meaning of Wenstrom
Swedish (Wenström): ornamental name composed of an unexplained first element (possibly from a placename element) + ström ‘current, stream’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Helmer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wenstrom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wenstrom has experienced a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname rose by 1.08% from 55,124th place in 2000 to 54,530th place in 2010. Similarly, the count of people with this last name increased by around 8.31%, going up from 349 individuals in 2000 to 378 in 2010. Despite these increases, the proportion per 100,000 residents remained steady at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,124 | #54,530 | 1.08% |
| Count | 349 | 378 | 8.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wenstrom
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the Wenstrom surname as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, there was little fluctuation between 2000 and 2010. The vast majority of individuals bearing this surname identified as White, although this proportion slightly decreased from 97.42% to 95.24%. There was also a minimal decrease in those who identified as Hispanic, down 7.56% from 1.72% in 2000 to 1.59% in 2010. A new addition to the ethnic identity of the Wenstrom family included those identifying as part of two or more races, which stood at 2.38% in 2010. No individuals with the Wenstrom surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.42% | 95.24% | -2.24% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.38% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 1.59% | -7.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |