Hallstrom
A Swedish locational surname referring to someone from a homestead or hall.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,611 Americans carry the last name Hallstrom. That puts it at #19,456 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.47 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 212,759 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hallstrom surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
1.6K
1 in 212,759
Census rank
#19,456
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.5
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.4K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,389 bearers of the surname Hallstrom in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.47 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 19456th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hallstrom, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.2%) and Two or More Races (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hallstrom
The surname Hallstrom has its origins in Sweden, dating back to the 17th century. It is derived from the Swedish words "hall" meaning a large room or hall, and "ström" meaning stream or current, suggesting a connection to a dwelling or location near a flowing body of water.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hallstrom can be found in the parish records of Västergötland, a historical province in southwestern Sweden. In 1642, a man named Nils Hallstrom was listed as a landowner in the village of Gräfsnäs.
During the 18th century, the Hallstrom name appeared in various Swedish military records, indicating its bearers' involvement in the country's armed forces. One notable figure was Johan Hallstrom, born in 1712, who served as a lieutenant in the Skaraborgs Regiment during the Swedish-Russian War of 1741-1743.
In the 19th century, the Hallstrom name gained prominence in the field of education. Carl Hallstrom, born in 1826, was a respected headmaster at the prestigious Katedralskolan in Lund, southern Sweden, from 1865 until his retirement in 1891.
Another notable bearer of the Hallstrom name was the Swedish author and playwright Vilhelm Hallstrom, born in 1844 in Stockholm. He was a prominent figure in the literary circles of his time and authored several acclaimed works, including the novel "En gammal historia" (An Old Story) in 1885.
The surname Hallstrom also found its way to the United States through Swedish immigration in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. One of the earliest recorded Hallstroms in America was Anders Hallstrom, who arrived in New York City in 1874 from the province of Östergötland.
In the realm of academia, Gustaf Hallstrom, born in 1880 in Gävle, Sweden, made significant contributions to the field of paleontology. He served as a professor at the University of Stockholm and conducted extensive research on fossils, particularly those found in the Silurian and Ordovician periods.
The name Hallstrom has been associated with various places and localities throughout Sweden, such as the Hallströms kvarn (Hallstrom's mill) in the town of Lidköping, and the Hallströms park (Hallstrom's park) in the city of Västerås, both named after individuals or families bearing this surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hallstrom
Among Census respondents with the surname Hallstrom, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.2%) and Two or More Races (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Hallstrom bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Hallstrom surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.1%
- Hispanic or Latino2.2%
- Two or more races0.8%
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Hallstrom surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,456 | #19,456 | 0.0% |
| Count | 1,389 | 1,389 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Hallstrom bearers went from 1,389 to 1,389 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #19,456 to #19,456.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Hallstrom
FAQ
Hallstrom surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Hallstrom?
The surname Hallstrom holds position #19,456 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 1,611 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.47 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Hallstrom surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hallstrom, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.2%) and Two or More Races (0.8%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.