Sjostrom
A Swedish surname derived from the Swedish words "sjö" (lake) and "ström" (stream), likely referring to someone living near a lake or stream.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,028 Americans carry the last name Sjostrom. That puts it at #27,110 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.30 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 333,419 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sjostrom 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
1.0K
1 in 333,419
Census rank
#27,110
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
893
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 893 bearers of the surname Sjostrom in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.30 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 27110th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sjostrom, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.6%) and Two or More Races (1.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sjostrom
The surname Sjostrom is of Swedish origin and dates back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Swedish words "sjo" meaning "lake" and "strom" meaning "stream". The name likely referred to someone who lived near a lake or stream.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sjostrom appears in the Swedish parish records of Huskvarna in the province of Smaland in 1587. The name was originally spelled "Sioström" in these early documents.
In the 17th century, the Sjostrom name can be found in various parts of Sweden, particularly in the provinces of Smaland, Vastergotland, and Ostergotland. This suggests that the name had spread from its original location in Smaland to other regions of the country.
The Sjostrom surname is also linked to several place names in Sweden, such as Sjöstrom in the municipality of Sölvesborg and Sjöströmmen in the municipality of Karlskrona. These place names likely predate the use of the surname and may have influenced its formation.
One notable figure with the Sjostrom surname was the Swedish actor and director Victor Sjostrom (1879-1960), who was a pioneer of Swedish cinema in the early 20th century. He directed several influential films, including The Phantom Carriage (1921) and The Wind (1928).
Another prominent individual with the Sjostrom name was the Swedish chemist Nils Gabriel Sjostrom (1856-1925), who made significant contributions to the study of cellulose and the development of the chemical pulp industry.
In the 19th century, the Sjostrom name appeared in several historical records, including the Swedish census of 1890, where it was found in various parts of the country.
Other notable individuals with the Sjostrom surname include the Swedish painter Gunnar Sjostrom (1881-1961), the Swedish politician Kaj Sjostrom (1904-1987), and the Swedish ice hockey player Ulf Sjostrom (born 1935).
While the Sjostrom surname has its roots in Sweden, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through emigration in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sjostrom
Among Census respondents with the surname Sjostrom, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.6%) and Two or More Races (1.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Sjostrom 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 Sjostrom surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.0%
- Hispanic or Latino1.6%
- Two or more races1.2%
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0%
- Unknown or suppressed0.2%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Sjostrom 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 | #26,419 | #27,110 | -2.6% |
| Count | 869 | 893 | 2.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.32 | 0.30 | -6.3% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Sjostrom bearers went from 869 to 893 (+2.8% change). The surname moved down 691 positions in the national ranking, going from #26,419 to #27,110.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Sjostrom
FAQ
Sjostrom surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Sjostrom?
The surname Sjostrom holds position #27,110 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 1,028 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.30 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Sjostrom surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sjostrom, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.6%) and Two or More Races (1.2%). 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.