NameCensus.

UK surname

Bergstrom

A Swedish toponymic surname referring to someone living near or on a mountain stream or river.

In the 1881 census there were 5 people recorded with the Bergstrom surname, ranking it #33,110 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 112, ranked #28,844, up from #33,110 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Newport, Milton Keynes and Wiltshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Bergstrom is 131 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 2140.0%.

1881 census count

5

Ranked #33,110

Modern count

112

2016, ranked #28,844

Peak year

2013

131 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Bergstrom had 5 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,110 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 112 in 2016, ranked #28,844.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 32 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Bergstrom surname distribution map

The map shows where the Bergstrom surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Bergstrom surname density by area, 2016 modern.

Loading map
Lower densityMedium densityHigh density

Timeline

Back to top

Bergstrom over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1881 historical 5 #33,110
1891 historical 17 #32,787
1901 historical 32 #30,501
1911 historical 31 #29,952
1997 modern 74 #30,218
1998 modern 81 #29,849
1999 modern 88 #29,287
2000 modern 91 #28,952
2001 modern 93 #28,382
2002 modern 101 #27,766
2003 modern 97 #28,217
2004 modern 102 #27,637
2005 modern 98 #28,325
2006 modern 92 #29,576
2007 modern 106 #27,722
2008 modern 105 #28,180
2009 modern 102 #29,286
2010 modern 111 #28,509
2011 modern 111 #28,294
2012 modern 119 #27,100
2013 modern 131 #25,932
2014 modern 117 #28,109
2015 modern 117 #27,982
2016 modern 112 #28,844

Geography

Back to top

Where Bergstroms are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Newport, Milton Keynes, Wiltshire, Southend-on-Sea and Havering. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Newport 001 Newport
2 Milton Keynes 025 Milton Keynes
3 Wiltshire 001 Wiltshire
4 Southend-on-Sea 007 Southend-on-Sea
5 Havering 009 Havering

Forenames

Back to top

First names often paired with Bergstrom

These lists show first names that appear often with the Bergstrom surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

Back to top

Neighbourhood profile for Bergstrom

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Bergstrom, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Bergstrom surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Bergstrom household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

Read profile summary

Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Bergstrom is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

Read profile summary

Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Bergstrom is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Bergstrom falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Bergstrom is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

8
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Bergstrom, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Bergstrom

The surname Bergstrom is of Swedish origin, derived from the combination of the words "berg" meaning mountain or hill, and "ström" meaning stream. It likely originated in the 16th or 17th century as a topographic name, referring to someone who lived near a mountain stream.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Bergstrom can be found in Swedish parish records from the 17th century. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Johan Bergstrom, a farmer born in 1632 in the village of Bäckaby, in the province of Småland.

In the 18th century, the name Bergstrom appeared in various Swedish historical documents, including military records and land registry records. Notably, Anders Bergstrom, born in 1745 in the town of Nora, served in the Swedish Army during the Russo-Swedish War of 1788-1790.

As the Swedish population began to migrate to other parts of the world, the name Bergstrom spread to various countries. One of the earliest known bearers of the name in the United States was Nils Bergstrom, a Swedish immigrant who arrived in New York in 1842 and later settled in Minnesota.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Bergstrom, including:

1. Johan Olof Bergstrom (1784-1868), a Swedish botanist and professor at the University of Lund. 2. Erland Samuel Bergstrom (1877-1936), a Swedish-American architect who designed several notable buildings in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 3. Sune Bergstrom (1916-2004), a Swedish biochemist who shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1982 for his work on prostaglandins. 4. Ingrid Bergstrom (1936-2000), a Swedish author and journalist known for her novels and children's books. 5. Erik Bergstrom (born 1988), a Swedish professional ice hockey player who has played in the NHL for the Nashville Predators and Edmonton Oilers.

While the surname Bergstrom is most commonly associated with Sweden, it has also been adopted by individuals of other nationalities over time, reflecting the global migration patterns and cultural exchanges that have occurred throughout history.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

Back to top

Bergstrom families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Bergstrom surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Glamorgan leads with 2 Bergstroms recorded in 1881 and an index of 23.70x.

County Total Index
Glamorgan 2 23.70x
Durham 1 6.93x
Lancashire 1 1.74x
Northumberland 1 13.85x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Cardiff St Mary in Glamorgan leads with 2 Bergstroms recorded in 1881 and an index of 425.53x.

Place Total Index
Cardiff St Mary 2 425.53x
Liverpool 1 28.65x
Longbenton 1 322.58x
South Shields 1 769.23x

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Bergstrom surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
C.A. 1
Erik 1
Fredrick 1
H. 1
Oscar 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Bergstrom households.

FAQ

Bergstrom surname: questions and answers

How common was the Bergstrom surname in 1881?

In 1881, 5 people were recorded with the Bergstrom surname. That placed it at #33,110 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Bergstrom surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 112 in 2016. That gives Bergstrom a modern rank of #28,844.

What does the Bergstrom surname mean?

A Swedish toponymic surname referring to someone living near or on a mountain stream or river.

What does the Bergstrom map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Bergstrom bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.