Explore the Family Name Bolstad
The meaning of Bolstad
Norwegian: habitational name from any of 14 farmsteads in southern Norway named Bolstad, from Old Norse bólstathr ‘farmstead, dwelling’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Jens, Leif, Arne, Bjorn, Erik, Erling, Jons, Nels, Sverre, Thor. German Irmgard.
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How common is the last name Bolstad in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bolstad has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bolstad ranked as the 20,311th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had fallen to 22,012th place, marking an 8.37% drop. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly, from 1,218 in 2000 to 1,178 in 2010, a change of -3.28%. The proportion of people named Bolstad per 100,000 residents also fell by 11.11%, going from 0.45 in 2000 to 0.4 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,311 | #22,012 | -8.37% |
| Count | 1,218 | 1,178 | -3.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.4 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bolstad
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bolstad has shown some changes within a decade, based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a minor decrease from 96.96% in 2000 to 95.33% in 2010. There has been a significant increase in the percentage of Bolstads identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 0.49% in 2000 to 1.10% in 2010 - a growth of 124.49%. Those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities rose by 78.95%, while the Hispanic population increased by 43.24%. The percentage of Black individuals and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native were either low or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.96% | 95.33% | -1.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 2.12% | 43.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.49% | 1.1% | 124.49% |
| Two or More Races | 0.57% | 1.02% | 78.95% |
| Black | 0.49% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |