Explore the Family Name Ekstrand
The meaning of Ekstrand
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements ek ‘oak’ + strand ‘shore’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Anders, Bertel, Erik, Lars, Matts.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ekstrand in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ekstrand saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 30,831 to 31,184, a change of -1.14%. However, despite this slight drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased by 4.35%, from 713 to 744 individuals. The proportion of individuals with the surname Ekstrand per 100,000 people also slightly decreased by -3.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,831 | #31,184 | -1.14% |
| Count | 713 | 744 | 4.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ekstrand
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Ekstrand surname identify as White, with an increase of 0.53% from 2000 to 2010 (94.39% to 94.89%). Individuals identifying as Two or more races also saw a significant increase of 43.75% within the same period. However, there was a marked decrease of -21.90% in individuals identifying as Hispanic. No individuals with the Ekstrand surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.39% | 94.89% | 0.53% |
| Hispanic | 3.79% | 2.96% | -21.9% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 1.61% | 43.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |