Find out how popular the last name Blomstrom is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Blomstrom.

Blomstrom, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Blomstrom surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blomstrom in America

Blomstrom is the 60505th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blomstrom surname appeared 333 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Blomstrom.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blomstrom to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Blomstrom

The surname Blomstrom originates from Sweden, dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Swedish words "blom" meaning flower and "strom" meaning stream, likely referring to a location near a stream or river with an abundance of wildflowers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Blomstrom can be found in the Swedish Church records from the late 1500s, which documented births, marriages, and deaths. The name was particularly prevalent in the regions of Skåne and Småland, where it is believed to have originated.

During the 17th century, the Blomstrom name appeared in various historical documents and records, including land ownership records and tax rolls. The name was often spelled in different variations, such as Blomström, Blomstroem, and Blomströme, reflecting the regional dialects and spelling variations of the time.

Notable individuals bearing the Blomstrom surname throughout history include Karl Blomstrom (1826-1901), a Swedish artist and painter known for his landscapes and rural scenes. Another notable figure was Ingrid Blomstrom (1892-1975), a Swedish author and playwright who wrote several novels and plays that explored themes of identity and societal norms.

In the 18th century, the Blomstrom family played a role in the Swedish East India Company, with Anders Blomstrom (1718-1794) serving as a captain and making several voyages to Asia. His son, Johan Blomstrom (1752-1832), followed in his footsteps and also worked for the company as a merchant and ship's captain.

During the 19th century, the Blomstrom name was found in various parts of Sweden, with many individuals pursuing careers in agriculture, trades, and professions. One notable figure from this era was Elsa Blomstrom (1867-1943), a Swedish suffragette and activist who campaigned for women's rights and was involved in the Swedish women's movement.

As the Blomstrom family spread across Sweden and beyond, the name continued to be passed down through generations, with some individuals emigrating to other parts of the world, including North America and Australia, carrying the surname with them.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blomstrom

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Blomstrom.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Blomstrom was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Blomstrom has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Blomstrom was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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