Explore the Family Name Austad
The meaning of Austad
Norwegian: habitational name from any of several places in Norway named Austad. The second element is stad (from Old Norse stathr ‘farmstead, dwelling’); the first can be, among other things, from the Old Norse personal names Authi or Alvir. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Knut, Steinar.
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How common is the last name Austad in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Austad has seen a modest increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Austad ranked as the 34,949th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 34,427th spot, marking a growth of 1.49%. The actual count of people with the Austad surname also rose from 611 to 658 during the same period, a 7.69% increase. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the frequency of this surname slightly decreased by 4.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,949 | #34,427 | 1.49% |
| Count | 611 | 658 | 7.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Austad
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Austad surname. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (97.55%). By 2010, while the White group still represented the largest share at 94.07%, this was a decrease of 3.57%. During the same decade, there was an observable increase in the percentage of Austads identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.64% in 2000 to 4.41% in 2010. Furthermore, a new demographic appeared among the Austad surname population in 2010, with 0.76% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. There were no reported changes in those identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.55% | 94.07% | -3.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.64% | 4.41% | 168.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.76% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |