Explore the Family Name Custard
The meaning of Custard
English (Dorset): variant of Coster.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Custard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Custard has seen an increase in popularity over a decade from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of the Custard family name moved slightly from 21,273rd place in 2000 to 21,092nd in 2010, indicating a slight rise of 0.85%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also increased by 8.45%, from 1,148 in 2000 to 1,245 in 2010. However, the proportion of the Custard surname per 100k people saw a marginal decline of -2.33% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,273 | #21,092 | 0.85% |
| Count | 1,148 | 1,245 | 8.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.42 | -2.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Custard
Speaking of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census revealed an interesting shift among those bearing the surname Custard. While no Asian/Pacific Islander was reported in the year 2000, there was a small increase by 2010, reaching 0.80%. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities doubled from 2.09% to 4.18%. White individuals constituted the majority, though they saw a slight decrease from 62.72% to 61.69%. Meanwhile, Hispanic representation saw substantial growth, increasing by 68.24%. Black representation decreased from 32.49% to 29.64%. Lastly, American Indian and Alaskan Native representation emerged, registering at 1.20% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.72% | 61.69% | -1.64% |
| Black | 32.49% | 29.64% | -8.77% |
| Two or More Races | 2.09% | 4.18% | 100% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 2.49% | 68.24% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.8% | 0% |