2000
#12,667
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,240
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.83
Rare Last name
Hagstrom
A Swedish toponymic surname derived from a place name meaning "bay stream" or "inlet stream."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,340 Americans carry the last name Hagstrom. That puts it at #14,125 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.68 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 146,476 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hagstrom surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.3K
1 in 146,476
Census rank
#14,125
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,041 bearers of the surname Hagstrom in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.68 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 14125th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hagstrom, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Hagstrom name appeared in various historical documents and records across Sweden.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hagstrom
Among Census respondents with the surname Hagstrom, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Hagstrom bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Hagstrom surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.1% · 1,900
- Hispanic or Latino3.6% · 73
- Two or more races2.1% · 43
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 15
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 8
- Black or African American0.1% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hagstrom
Hagstrom appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#13,509
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,245
+5 bearers (+0.2%)
Per 100,000 0.76
Rank movement Down 842 places
2020
#14,125
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,041
-204 bearers (-9.1%)
Per 100,000 0.68
Rank movement Down 616 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #12,667 | 2,240 | 0.83 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #13,509 | 2,245 | 0.76 | +5 bearers (+0.2%) | Down 842 places |
| 2020 | #14,125 | 2,041 | 0.68 | -204 bearers (-9.1%) | Down 616 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Hagstrom surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,509 | #14,125 | -4.6% |
| Count | 2,245 | 2,041 | -9.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.76 | 0.68 | -10.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hagstrom bearers went from 2,245 to 2,041 (-9.1% change). The surname moved down 616 positions in the national ranking, going from #13,509 to #14,125.
FAQ
Hagstrom surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hagstrom?
Name Census estimates that about 2,340 living Americans carry the surname Hagstrom. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 146,476 residents.
How common is Hagstrom?
Hagstrom ranks #14,125 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.68 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,041 people with the surname Hagstrom. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,340), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.68 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.68 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Hagstrom.
Has Hagstrom become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hagstrom went from 2,245 recorded bearers to 2,041. That is a decrease of 204 (-9.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #13,509 to #14,125.
What does the Census say about the background of Hagstrom?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hagstrom, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Two or More Races (2.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Hagstrom in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.1% (1,900 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hagstrom appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.1%), Hispanic (3.6%), Two or More Races (2.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Hagstrom (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Hagstrom mean?
A Swedish toponymic surname derived from a place name meaning "bay stream" or "inlet stream." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Hagstrom (0.68 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Hagstrom?
Find out how many people have the last name Hagstrom on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.