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

Engstrom, 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 Engstrom surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Engstrom in America

Engstrom is the 5578th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Engstrom surname appeared 6,229 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Engstrom.

We can also compare 2010 data for Engstrom 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 Engstrom

The surname Engstrom is of Swedish origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is a toponymic name, derived from the village or farm named Engström. The prefix "eng" in Old Swedish referred to a meadow or pasture, while "ström" meant a stream or small river. The name likely originated with someone who lived near a stream flowing through a meadow.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Engstrom can be found in the medieval Swedish Census Rolls of 1542, which listed a Nils Engstrom from the province of Småland. The spelling at that time varied, with forms like "Engstrøm" and "Engestrøm" appearing in historical documents.

In the 17th century, the name Engstrom gained prominence with the birth of Johan Engstrom (1627-1693), a Swedish Lutheran clergyman and author. He served as the Bishop of Skara and wrote several theological works that were influential during the Protestant Reformation in Sweden.

Another notable figure with this surname was Anders Engstrom (1781-1858), a Swedish entrepreneur and industrialist. He established one of the first iron foundries in Stockholm and played a significant role in the development of the Swedish iron and steel industry.

The Engstrom name also has a connection to the field of astronomy. Erik Engstrom (1857-1923) was a Swedish astronomer and mathematician who made important contributions to the study of variable stars and celestial mechanics.

In the realm of literature, Lars Engstrom (1902-1987) was a renowned Swedish author and playwright. His works, including the novel "Barna ifrån Klarälven" (The Children from the Clear River), explored themes of rural life and the struggles of working-class families.

Another prominent figure with this surname was Ingrid Engstrom (1928-2016), a Swedish actress who appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her career. She was particularly celebrated for her roles in the films of legendary director Ingmar Bergman.

While the surname Engstrom has its origins in Sweden, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage. However, its roots can be traced back to the historic Swedish countryside, where the name was borne by those who lived near streams flowing through lush meadows.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Engstrom

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

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

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