2000
#127,186
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Schillerstrom
A German surname possibly referring to a location or a person from that place.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Schillerstrom. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Schillerstrom 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Schillerstrom in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Schillerstrom, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Schillerstrom
The surname "SCHILLERSTROM" has its origins in Sweden, dating back to the 16th century. It is a compound name derived from the German word "Schiller," which means a radiant or shining object, and the Swedish word "ström," meaning stream or current.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Swedish Church records from the parish of Vänersborg, where a family named Schillerstrom is mentioned in the year 1587. It is believed that the name may have been adopted by a family living near a shining or glistening stream, possibly in reference to a particular waterway in the region.
During the 17th century, the name appears in several historical documents, including the records of the Swedish East India Company. A notable figure bearing this surname was Johan Schillerstrom, a merchant and ship captain who sailed for the company in the late 1600s.
In the 18th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of Carl Schillerstrom (1705-1782), a Swedish military officer who served in the Prussian Army during the Seven Years' War. He is noted for his bravery and tactical skills in several battles against the Russian forces.
Another significant figure was Anna Schillerstrom (1787-1868), a Swedish writer and poet who gained recognition for her lyrical works and contributions to the Romantic literary movement in Scandinavia.
Moving into the 19th century, the name is associated with Erik Schillerstrom (1835-1901), a prominent Swedish industrialist and entrepreneur. He founded several successful manufacturing companies and played a crucial role in the industrialization of Sweden during that era.
In the early 20th century, the name gained international recognition with the renowned Swedish explorer and anthropologist, Sven Schillerstrom (1889-1965). He led several expeditions to remote regions of South America and documented the indigenous cultures and traditions of various tribes.
Throughout its history, the surname "SCHILLERSTROM" has been associated with individuals from diverse fields, including military, literature, business, and exploration, reflecting the rich heritage and contributions of those who have carried this name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Schillerstrom
Among Census respondents with the surname Schillerstrom, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Schillerstrom 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 Schillerstrom surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.2% · 108
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Schillerstrom
Schillerstrom 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
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-4 bearers (-3.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,042 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-10 bearers (-8.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,218 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #127,186 | 124 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.2%) | Down 12,042 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-8.3%) | Down 10,218 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 Schillerstrom 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 | #139,228 | #149,446 | -7.3% |
| Count | 120 | 110 | -8.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Schillerstrom bearers went from 120 to 110 (-8.3% change). The surname moved down 10,218 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #149,446.
FAQ
Schillerstrom surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Schillerstrom?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Schillerstrom. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Schillerstrom?
Schillerstrom ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 110 people with the surname Schillerstrom. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Schillerstrom.
Has Schillerstrom become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Schillerstrom went from 120 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 10 (-8.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Schillerstrom?
Among Census respondents with the surname Schillerstrom, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). 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 Schillerstrom in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.2% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Schillerstrom appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.2%), Hispanic (0.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). 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 Schillerstrom (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 Schillerstrom mean?
A German surname possibly referring to a location or a person from that place. 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 Schillerstrom (0.04 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 are called Schillerstrom?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the surname Schillerstrom at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.