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UK surname

Strom

A Swedish surname derived from the Old Norse word "straumr," meaning "stream" or "current."

In the 1881 census there were 11 people recorded with the Strom surname, ranking it #32,081 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 141, ranked #24,753, up from #32,081 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Barnet, Hackney and Sefton.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Strom is 141 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1181.8%.

1881 census count

11

Ranked #32,081

Modern count

141

2016, ranked #24,753

Peak year

2016

141 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Strom had 11 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,081 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 141 in 2016, ranked #24,753.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 50 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Strom surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Strom surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Strom 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
1851 historical 6 #32,278
1861 historical 16 #31,832
1881 historical 11 #32,081
1891 historical 32 #31,754
1901 historical 50 #28,590
1911 historical 49 #27,894
1997 modern 116 #24,688
1998 modern 125 #24,198
1999 modern 125 #24,366
2000 modern 128 #24,015
2001 modern 126 #23,883
2002 modern 129 #24,021
2003 modern 135 #23,155
2004 modern 134 #23,425
2005 modern 124 #24,529
2006 modern 125 #24,611
2007 modern 129 #24,503
2008 modern 134 #24,249
2009 modern 133 #24,817
2010 modern 135 #25,127
2011 modern 133 #25,177
2012 modern 138 #24,614
2013 modern 137 #25,149
2014 modern 140 #24,977
2015 modern 140 #24,836
2016 modern 141 #24,753

Geography

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Where Stroms 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 Barnet, Hackney and Sefton. 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 Barnet 035 Barnet
2 Hackney 006 Hackney
3 Hackney 001 Hackney
4 Hackney 004 Hackney
5 Sefton 032 Sefton

Forenames

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First names often paired with Strom

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Strom

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Strom, 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 Strom surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Strom household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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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

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

Professional Periphery

Within London, Strom is most associated with areas classed as Professional Periphery, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods predominantly house residents aged 45+, with many aged 85+. Most employed residents work in senior roles, and relatively few work in unskilled jobs. Terraced housing is comparatively rare, but communal living is more common. More residents identify as of Indian ethnicity and more affiliate with non-Christian religions. Disability levels are below the Supergroup average.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Strom 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.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Strom 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 Strom is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

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

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Strom

The surname Strom originated in Sweden and has its roots in the Old Norse word "straumr", which means "stream" or "current". This name is thought to have been first adopted by people who lived near a river or stream.

In the early medieval period, the name was found in various parts of Scandinavia, particularly in the regions of modern-day Sweden and Norway. The earliest recorded instance of the name dates back to the 13th century, when a man named Inge Stromsson was mentioned in the Icelandic sagas.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the Strom surname appeared in various records and manuscripts across Scandinavia. One notable example is the Diplomatarium Norvegicum, a collection of Norwegian historical documents from the 12th to the 16th centuries, which contains several references to individuals with the Strom surname.

In the 16th century, the name Strom can be found in the Swedish parish records, particularly in the regions of Västergötland and Småland. During this time, the spelling of the name varied, with forms such as Strohm, Ström, and Stråhm appearing in different records.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Strom surname was Johan Strom, a Swedish clergyman born in 1584 in Småland. He served as a vicar in several parishes and was known for his efforts in promoting education and literacy in rural areas.

Another notable figure with the Strom surname was Hans Strom, a Norwegian naturalist and clergyman born in 1726 in Sogndal. He made significant contributions to the study of natural history in Norway and authored several works on the flora and fauna of the region.

In the 19th century, the Strom surname gained prominence in the United States due to Swedish and Norwegian immigration. One of the earliest known Strom immigrants was Nils Strom, who arrived in New York City from Sweden in 1842.

Another notable individual with the Strom surname was Vilhelm Strom, a Swedish-American engineer born in 1874 in Småland. He played a crucial role in the construction of the Panama Canal and was recognized for his innovative engineering solutions.

As the Strom surname spread across different regions, it adopted variations in spelling and pronunciation, reflecting the linguistic and cultural influences of those areas. However, the name's core meaning and connection to water sources remained a common thread throughout its history.

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1881 census detail

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Strom families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Strom 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. Durham leads with 5 Stroms recorded in 1881 and an index of 15.67x.

County Total Index
Durham 5 15.67x
Middlesex 4 3.73x
Lancashire 1 0.79x
Surrey 1 1.91x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Westoe in Durham leads with 5 Stroms recorded in 1881 and an index of 276.24x.

Place Total Index
Westoe 5 276.24x
Guildford St Mary 1 1666.67x
Hammersmith London 1 37.88x
Kensington London 1 16.78x
Tottenham 1 58.48x
Toxteth Park 1 23.20x
Whitechapel London 1 94.34x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Christiana 1
Florence 1
Jane 1
Kate 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Ever 2
Engnal 1
Harris 1
John 1
Leo 1
Petter 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 Strom households.

FAQ

Strom surname: questions and answers

How common was the Strom surname in 1881?

In 1881, 11 people were recorded with the Strom surname. That placed it at #32,081 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Strom surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 141 in 2016. That gives Strom a modern rank of #24,753.

What does the Strom surname mean?

A Swedish surname derived from the Old Norse word "straumr," meaning "stream" or "current."

What does the Strom map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Strom 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.