Explore the Family Name Ellestad
The meaning of Ellestad
Norwegian: habitational name from a farm so named, from the Old Norse personal name Eilífr (see Ellefsen) + stad (from Old Norse stathr ‘farmstead, dwelling’). Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik.
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How common is the last name Ellestad in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Ellestad" has seen a minor decrease in popularity over the course of 10 years from 2000 to 2010. The ranking for this surname fell slightly from 46,758 to 46,811, indicating a less than notable drop in popularity by 0.11%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.07%, rising from 428 in 2000 to 454 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 6.25% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,758 | #46,811 | -0.11% |
| Count | 428 | 454 | 6.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ellestad
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Ellestad surname predominantly belongs to the White ethnic identity. This group saw a slight decrease of 1.15% between 2000 and 2010, going from 96.26% to 95.15%. The surname did not register within the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups in either year. Those identifying as Two or more races experienced a significant increase of 69.23%, growing from 1.17% in 2000 to 1.98% in 2010. The Hispanic representation fell by 17.65%, reducing from 1.87% in 2000 to 1.54% in 2010. No change was recorded for the Black ethnic identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.26% | 95.15% | -1.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 1.98% | 69.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 1.54% | -17.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |