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

Ellstrom, 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 Ellstrom surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ellstrom in America

Ellstrom is the 57639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ellstrom surname appeared 353 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 Ellstrom.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ellstrom 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 Ellstrom

The surname Ellstrom originates from Sweden, with its earliest records dating back to the 17th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old Norse words "ellr" and "strömr," meaning "alder tree" and "stream," respectively. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a location near an alder tree or a stream.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Swedish parish records of Värmland County, where a man named Anders Ellstrom was born in 1692. The name also appears in the church records of Västmanland County, with the entry of Nils Ellstrom's birth in 1718.

In the 18th century, the name Ellstrom began to spread across Sweden, with several notable individuals bearing the surname. Johan Ellstrom (1717-1782) was a Swedish merchant and ship owner from Gothenburg, who played a significant role in the city's maritime trade. Brita Ellstrom (1738-1812) was a Swedish author and poet, known for her contributions to the Romantic literary movement.

As the name gained prominence, it also found its way into various place names throughout Sweden. For instance, the village of Ellströmshyttan in Dalarna County is believed to have derived its name from the Ellstrom family, who once owned iron foundries in the area.

In the 19th century, the Ellstrom name continued to be represented by several distinguished individuals. Carl Ellstrom (1820-1892) was a Swedish military officer and politician who served as a member of the Swedish Riksdag. Anna Ellstrom (1854-1924) was a pioneering Swedish journalist and feminist, known for her work in advocating for women's rights.

Another notable figure was Gustaf Ellstrom (1870-1945), a Swedish engineer and inventor who developed several important innovations in the field of telecommunications. His contributions played a crucial role in the early development of telephony and radio technology.

As the 20th century dawned, the Ellstrom name continued to be associated with various professions and fields. Erik Ellstrom (1901-1978) was a Swedish author and playwright, known for his works that explored themes of social injustice and working-class life.

While the surname Ellstrom has its roots firmly planted in Sweden, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. However, its origins can be traced back to the Old Norse words that describe a location near an alder tree and a stream, reflecting the rich linguistic and cultural history of Scandinavia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ellstrom

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

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

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