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

Ekstrand, 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 Ekstrand surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ekstrand in America

Ekstrand is the 31184th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ekstrand surname appeared 744 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 Ekstrand.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ekstrand 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 Ekstrand

The surname Ekstrand has its origins in Sweden, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old Swedish words "ek" meaning oak and "strand" meaning shore or beach. This suggests that the name likely referred to a location or settlement near an oak-lined shoreline.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ekstrand can be found in the Swedish Census Rolls of 1540, where it appears as "Eekstrand." Over time, the spelling evolved to its modern form, Ekstrand.

During the 17th century, the name appeared in various church records and land deeds across regions like Småland and Västergötland in southern Sweden. This indicates that the name was predominantly concentrated in these areas during that period.

In the 18th century, a notable individual bearing the surname Ekstrand was Johan Ekstrand (1723-1795), a Swedish clergyman and author who served as a priest in Västra Eneby parish.

The 19th century saw the rise of Carl Ekstrand (1826-1889), a Swedish physician and medical researcher who made significant contributions to the study of epidemiology and public health.

Another prominent figure with the Ekstrand surname was Erik Ekstrand (1880-1958), a Swedish politician and trade union leader who served as the chairman of the Swedish Trade Union Confederation (LO) from 1944 to 1953.

In more recent times, Tord Ekstrand (1938-2022) was a Swedish actor and director known for his work in both film and theater. He was the recipient of several prestigious awards, including the Eugene O'Neill Award for his contributions to Swedish theater.

Ingrid Ekstrand (1939-2018) was a Swedish author and screenwriter who gained recognition for her novels and television adaptations, particularly her work on the popular Swedish crime series "Wallander."

While the surname Ekstrand has its roots firmly planted in Sweden, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration patterns, though its historical significance remains deeply rooted in its Swedish origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ekstrand

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

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 Ekstrand 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 Ekstrand 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 Ekstrand was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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