Explore the Family Name Borstad
The meaning of Borstad
Norwegian (mainly Børstad): habitational name from various farms named Børstad or Borstad, from the Old Norse personal names Byrgir or Borgar, or from Old Norse borg ‘fortification, stronghold’ + stathr ‘farmstead, dwelling’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Jarl, Selmer.
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How common is the last name Borstad in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Borstad has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Borstad ranked 60,557 among all surnames in the United States, dropping slightly to a rank of 61,123 in 2010, representing a change of -0.93%. The count of individuals with this surname increased from 311 in 2000 to 329 in 2010, marking a growth of 5.79%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decline of 8.33% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,557 | #61,123 | -0.93% |
| Count | 311 | 329 | 5.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Borstad
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Borstad identify as White, with a stable percentage of around 93.57% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 93.62% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a minor decline over the decade, from 4.18% in 2000 to 3.95% in 2010. No individuals with the Borstad surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.57% | 93.62% | 0.05% |
| Hispanic | 4.18% | 3.95% | -5.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |