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

Stenström, 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 Stenström surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stenström in America

Stenström is the 31482nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stenström surname appeared 735 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 Stenström.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stenström 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 Stenström

The surname Stenstrom originates from Sweden and is believed to have emerged during the late medieval period or the Renaissance era. It is derived from a combination of the Swedish words "sten," meaning "stone," and "ström," meaning "stream." This suggests the name likely originated as a toponymic surname, referring to someone who lived near a stony stream or river.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name Stenstrom can be found in Swedish parish records and census documents dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries. These early records often showcase variations in spelling, such as Stenström, Stenströmm, and Stenströmmer, reflecting the fluidity of surname conventions during that time.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname Stenstrom was Johan Stenström, a Swedish merchant and ship owner who lived in the coastal town of Kalmar during the late 16th century. Another notable historical figure was Gustav Stenström, a Swedish military officer who fought in the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) and later served as a commander in the Swedish army.

In the 18th century, the name appears in various records, including those of Erik Stenström (1692-1764), a Lutheran clergyman and author from Östergötland, and Carl Stenström (1756-1824), a Swedish painter and engraver known for his landscapes and portraits.

The 19th century saw several prominent individuals bearing the Stenstrom surname, such as Johan August Stenstrom (1825-1899), a Swedish botanist and plant collector who made significant contributions to the study of Scandinavian flora. Additionally, Erik Stenstrom (1858-1938) was a Swedish businessman and industrialist who founded the Stenstrom Rubber Company, which became a leading manufacturer of rubber products in Sweden.

Another notable figure was Thure Stenström (1888-1946), a Swedish architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Stockholm, including the Sveaplan complex and the Stockholm Public Library.

As the surname spread beyond Sweden, it also gained recognition in other parts of the world. One example is Christer Stenström (born 1969), a Swedish professional golfer who has won multiple tournaments on the European Tour and represented Sweden in international competitions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stenström

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

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

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