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

Fallstrom, 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 Fallstrom surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fallstrom in America

Fallstrom is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fallstrom surname appeared 113 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 Fallstrom.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fallstrom 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 Fallstrom

The surname Fallstrom has its origins in Sweden, dating back to the 16th century. It is a combination of the Swedish words "fall" meaning "waterfall" and "ström" meaning "stream". This suggests that the name was likely derived from a geographical location near a waterfall or a stream.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Fallstrom can be found in the parish records of Västergötland, a province in southwestern Sweden. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Lars Fallstrom, born in 1587 in the village of Norra Vånga.

During the 17th century, the Fallstrom name appears to have spread to other parts of Sweden, particularly in the regions of Småland and Östergötland. This was likely due to migration and the establishment of new settlements along waterways.

In the late 18th century, a prominent figure named Johan Fallstrom (1755-1823) was a merchant and shipowner based in the coastal city of Göteborg. His successful maritime trade ventures contributed to the prosperity and recognition of the Fallstrom name.

Another notable individual was Carl Gustaf Fallstrom (1766-1849), a Swedish military officer who fought in the Finnish War against Russia in 1808-1809. He rose to the rank of Colonel and was awarded the prestigious Sword of Honor for his bravery.

In the 19th century, the Fallstrom name gained recognition in the field of theology with Axel Ferdinand Fallstrom (1823-1899), a Lutheran priest and author who served as a pastor in Östergötland. His published works on religious subjects were widely read during his time.

A more recent historical figure was Nils Fallstrom (1885-1958), a Swedish politician and trade unionist who served as a member of the Riksdag (Swedish Parliament) and played a significant role in advocating for workers' rights and social reforms.

While the name Fallstrom is primarily associated with Sweden, it is worth noting that some individuals bearing this surname have also been found in other Nordic countries, such as Norway and Finland, likely due to migration and intermarriage over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fallstrom

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

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

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