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

Sandstrom, 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 Sandstrom surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sandstrom in America

Sandstrom is the 7627th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sandstrom surname appeared 4,352 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 Sandstrom.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sandstrom 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 Sandstrom

The surname Sandstrom has its origins in Sweden and dates back to the 16th century. It is a combination of the Swedish words "sand" meaning sand, and "ström" meaning stream or flow, likely referring to someone who lived near a sandy stream or river.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sandstrom can be found in the Swedish parish records from the mid-1600s, where a family with this surname is mentioned in the village of Hälsingland. The spelling variations at that time included Sandström, Sandeström, and Sandestrom.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Sandstrom name appeared in various Swedish census records and tax rolls, particularly in the regions of Värmland, Dalarna, and Småland. These areas were known for their numerous sandy rivers and streams, which may have influenced the origin of the surname.

In the late 18th century, a notable individual named Carl Sandstrom (1741-1812) was a Swedish merchant and ship owner who played a significant role in the development of the Swedish East India Company. He was recognized for his contributions to the country's maritime trade and commerce.

Another prominent Sandstrom was Johan August Sandstrom (1804-1892), a Swedish botanist and mycologist who made significant contributions to the study of fungi and lichens. He published several works on the subject, including "Conspectus Fungorum in Agro Uplandico" in 1836.

In the literary world, August Sandstrom (1855-1916) was a Swedish novelist and playwright known for his works that explored social issues and the lives of the working class. His notable works include the novel "Herr Arnes Penningar" (1891) and the play "Saltstaden" (1905).

Another notable figure was Karin Sandstrom (1895-1981), a Swedish artist and painter known for her vibrant and expressive landscape paintings. She was a member of the Konstakademien (Royal Academy of Arts) and had several successful exhibitions throughout her career.

The Sandstrom surname also found its way to other parts of the world, including the United States, where it was likely brought by Swedish immigrants in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. One example is John Sandstrom (1879-1965), an American architect who designed several notable buildings in New York City, including the Bergdorf Goodman department store.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sandstrom

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

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

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