Explore the Family Name Carlstedt
The meaning of Carlstedt
Swedish: ornamental name from the personal name Carl + stedt ‘place, homestead’, a surname element borrowed from Low German. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Anders, Erik. German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Carlstedt in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Carlstedt saw a minor decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 69,854th most popular, but by 2010, it dropped slightly to 72,332nd. Although the rank fell by 3.55%, the actual count of people with the Carlstedt surname increased slightly from 262 to 269, indicating a growth of 2.67%. However, when the population is considered, the proportion of individuals with the Carlstedt surname per 100,000 people decreased by 10% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,854 | #72,332 | -3.55% |
| Count | 262 | 269 | 2.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carlstedt
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals carrying the Carlstedt surname identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 94% of Carlstedts reported being White, with a slight increase of 0.16% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a decrease of 16.48% from 2000 to 2010. No Carlstedts identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.27% | 94.42% | 0.16% |
| Hispanic | 2.67% | 2.23% | -16.48% |
| 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% |