Lidstrom
A Swedish surname derived from the village name Lidström, meaning "the stream by the slope".
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 308 Americans carry the last name Lidstrom. That puts it at #75,564 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.09 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,112,839 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lidstrom 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
308
1 in 1,112,839
Census rank
#75,564
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
255
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 255 bearers of the surname Lidstrom in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.09 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 75564th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lidstrom, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lidstrom
The surname Lidstrom originated in Sweden during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old Norse words "liðr" meaning "joint" or "limb" and "strömm" meaning "stream". The name likely referred to someone who lived near a winding stream or river.
The earliest known record of the name Lidstrom dates back to the 13th century in the Västergötland region of Sweden. A landowner named Björn Lidstrom was mentioned in a legal document from 1286 regarding a property dispute with a neighboring farmer.
In the 14th century, the name appeared in the town of Lödöse near modern-day Gothenburg. A merchant named Tord Lidstrom was recorded in the town's trade registers from 1348. Lödöse was an important port and trading hub during this time.
The Lidstrom name can also be traced to the island of Gotland in the Baltic Sea. A church record from 1425 mentions a man named Olof Lidstrom who served as a deacon in the village of Havdhem.
During the 16th century, a Swedish soldier named Erik Lidstrom (1532-1599) fought in the Northern Seven Years' War against Denmark and Russia. He was awarded land and a noble title for his military service.
In the 17th century, a prominent scholar named Johannes Lidstrom (1654-1723) served as a professor of theology at Uppsala University. He wrote several influential books on religious philosophy during the Age of Liberty in Sweden.
Other notable people with the Lidstrom surname include the 19th century explorer and cartographer Carl Lidstrom (1808-1888) who mapped parts of northern Sweden and Norway, and the 20th century sculptor Sten Lidstrom (1916-2001) known for his abstract bronze works.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lidstrom
Among Census respondents with the surname Lidstrom, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Lidstrom 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 Lidstrom surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.8%
- Hispanic or Latino8.6%
- Unknown or suppressed1.6%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Lidstrom 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 | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #75,564 | -6.9% |
| Count | 258 | 255 | -1.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.10 | 0.09 | -10.0% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Lidstrom bearers went from 258 to 255 (-1.2% change). The surname moved down 4,885 positions in the national ranking, going from #70,679 to #75,564.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Lidstrom
FAQ
Lidstrom surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Lidstrom?
The surname Lidstrom holds position #75,564 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 308 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.09 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Lidstrom surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lidstrom, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.6%). 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.