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

Lofstrom, 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 Lofstrom surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lofstrom in America

Lofstrom is the 46404th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lofstrom surname appeared 459 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 Lofstrom.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lofstrom 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 Lofstrom

The surname Lofstrom has its origins in Scandinavia, particularly in Sweden. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Old Norse words "loft" and "strom," which together translate to "air stream" or "loft stream."

One of the earliest known references to the Lofstrom name can be found in the Icelandic sagas, which are a collection of medieval Icelandic literature. These sagas mention individuals with similar names, such as Loftstrom and Loftstromr, indicating the name's presence in the region during that time.

The Lofstrom surname is believed to have originated as a descriptive name, possibly referring to someone who lived near a strong wind or air current, or perhaps a person who worked with lofts or attics. It may have also been used as a topographic name, describing a location characterized by strong winds or air currents.

In the 16th century, the Lofstrom name appeared in various Swedish church records and tax rolls. One notable individual from this period was Johan Lofstrom, born in 1562 in Västerås, Sweden. He was a prominent merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the local community.

During the 17th century, the Lofstrom name spread across Scandinavia, with several notable individuals bearing the surname. One such person was Erik Lofstrom (1640-1712), a Swedish clergyman and bishop who served in the Diocese of Strängnäs.

In the 18th century, the Lofstrom name gained further recognition with the birth of Carl Lofstrom (1734-1801), a Swedish botanist and explorer. He is best known for his expeditions to Spain and the Canary Islands, where he collected and documented numerous plant species.

Another prominent figure was Axel Lofstrom (1790-1856), a Swedish military officer who served in the Swedish-Norwegian War of 1814. He later became a member of the Swedish Parliament and was involved in various political and social reforms.

As the Lofstrom family spread across Scandinavia and beyond, the name also underwent various spelling variations, such as Lofström, Löfström, and Lofstroem. These variations were influenced by regional dialects and language differences.

While the Lofstrom name has its roots in Scandinavia, it has since been adopted by individuals in other parts of the world, particularly in regions with Swedish or Scandinavian heritage. The name continues to carry its historical significance and connection to the rich cultural heritage of the Nordic countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lofstrom

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

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

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