Explore the Family Name Alstad
The meaning of Alstad
Norwegian: habitational name from any of ten or so farms, most in Trondelag, named Alstad, from a personal name + Old Norse stathr ‘farmstead, dwelling’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Knute, Monrad.
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How common is the last name Alstad in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Alstad has seen a decline in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 77,222nd in popularity and fell to 90,853rd by 2010, a decrease of 17.65%. The number of people with the surname also decreased from 231 in 2000 to 203 in 2010, reflecting a reduction of 12.12%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people declined by 22.22%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,222 | #90,853 | -17.65% |
| Count | 231 | 203 | -12.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alstad
Regarding the ethnic identity attached to the surname Alstad, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly associated with white ethnicity. In 2000, 94.81% of those with the surname identified as white, a figure that slightly increased to 95.07% in 2010. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not reported to be associated with the surname in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.81% | 95.07% | 0.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |