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

Ullstrom, 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 Ullstrom surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ullstrom in America

Ullstrom is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ullstrom surname appeared 105 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 Ullstrom.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ullstrom 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 Ullstrom

The surname Ullstrom originates from Sweden, and it is believed to have emerged around the 13th century. The name is derived from the Old Norse words "ullr," meaning "wool," and "strömr," meaning "stream." It is likely that the name was initially given to someone who lived near a stream or river where wool was processed or traded.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ullstrom can be found in the Landskapshandlingar, a collection of historical documents from various Swedish provinces, dating back to the 14th century. The name appears in several records from the province of Västergötland, indicating that the family may have originated or had a significant presence in that region.

In the 15th century, the Ullstrom family was mentioned in connection with the town of Falköping, located in the present-day Västra Götaland County. Records show that a man named Olof Ullstrom was a prominent landowner and farmer in the area during that time.

The earliest known bearer of the name Ullstrom was Birger Ullstrom, born in 1512 in the village of Trädet, located in Västergötland. He was a farmer and landowner, and his descendants continued to live in the region for several generations.

Another notable figure in the history of the Ullstrom surname was Ingrid Ullstrom, born in 1648 in the town of Skara, Västergötland. She was a renowned midwife and herbalist, and her knowledge of traditional medicine was highly respected in her community.

In the 18th century, the name Ullstrom appeared in records from the city of Gothenburg, where a family of merchants and traders bore the surname. One member of this family, Johan Ullstrom (1732-1809), was a successful merchant who established trade routes with other countries in Europe.

During the 19th century, several individuals with the surname Ullstrom made significant contributions in various fields. Erik Ullstrom (1814-1887) was a prominent Swedish author and poet, known for his works that celebrated rural life and the beauty of the Swedish countryside.

Another notable figure was Anna Ullstrom (1828-1911), a pioneering educator who founded one of the first schools for girls in Stockholm. Her efforts paved the way for increased educational opportunities for women in Sweden.

The surname Ullstrom continued to be widely used throughout Sweden, and it has also spread to other parts of the world through immigration. While the name has evolved in spelling over the centuries, its roots can be traced back to the wool-processing communities along the streams and rivers of ancient Sweden.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ullstrom

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

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

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