Explore the Family Name Barstad
The meaning of Barstad
Norwegian: habitational name from any of various farmsteads named Barstad, from the Old Norse personal name Bǫrkr or Barthi + stad (from Old Norse stathir, plural of stathr ‘farmstead, dwelling’). Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Lars, Obert.
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How common is the last name Barstad in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Barstad saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Barstad ranked at 29,481 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 29,947, marking a 1.58% decrease. However, the number of individuals bearing this surname actually rose from 755 in 2000 to 784 in 2010, representing a 3.84% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people with this surname fell slightly by 3.57%, from 0.28 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,481 | #29,947 | -1.58% |
| Count | 755 | 784 | 3.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.27 | -3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barstad
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides information about the ethnicity of those with the surname Barstad. In both 2000 and 2010, the overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with percentages of 94.83% and 94.52% respectively. This indicates a negligible decrease of -0.33% over that decade. The next most common ethnic identity was Hispanic, though it made up a far smaller portion of the Barstad population and experienced a small decrease from 3.18% to 3.06%. There was a modest increase in those identifying as Two or more races, climbing from 1.19% to 1.40%. Meanwhile, there were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent bearing the surname during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.83% | 94.52% | -0.33% |
| Hispanic | 3.18% | 3.06% | -3.77% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 1.4% | 17.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |