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

Hagstrom, 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 Hagstrom surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hagstrom in America

Hagstrom is the 13509th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hagstrom surname appeared 2,245 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Hagstrom.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hagstrom 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 Hagstrom

The surname Hagstrom originated in Sweden, and its earliest known use dates back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old Swedish words "hag," meaning a small meadow or pasture, and "ström," meaning a stream or a flow of water. This suggests that the name likely referred to someone who lived near a stream or a small meadow, or possibly a place name with those elements.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Swedish church records from the late 16th century, where a man named Nils Hagstrom was mentioned in the parish of Östra Husby, located in the province of Östergötland. This region was known for its fertile farmlands and numerous streams, making the name a fitting descriptor for someone living in that area.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Hagstrom name appeared in various historical documents and records across Sweden. Notable individuals from this period include Johan Hagstrom, a prominent merchant and ship owner from Gothenburg, who lived from 1672 to 1738, and Anna Hagstrom, a respected midwife and herbalist from the town of Falun, born in 1701.

In the 19th century, the Hagstrom name gained further recognition with individuals like Carl Johan Hagstrom (1809-1877), a Swedish-American author and journalist who emigrated to the United States and became a prominent voice in the Swedish-American community. Another notable figure was Nils Hagstrom (1834-1901), a Swedish engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of early telephone technology.

As the 20th century dawned, the Hagstrom name continued to be associated with individuals of note, such as Vilhelm Hagstrom (1901-1985), a Swedish artist renowned for his landscape paintings and his role in the Expressionist movement. Additionally, Karin Hagstrom (1922-2007) was a Swedish actress who appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her career.

While the surname Hagstrom has its origins in Sweden, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and immigration patterns. However, its linguistic roots and historical significance remain deeply rooted in Swedish culture and tradition.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hagstrom

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

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

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