Explore the Family Name Erstad
The meaning of Erstad
Norwegian: habitational name from any of ten farmsteads so named, from the Old Norse personal name Eiríkr or Erpr + stad (from Old Norse stathr ‘farmstead, dwelling’). Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Nels.
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How common is the last name Erstad in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Erstad in the United States has seen a slight decrease. Ranked at 50,468 in 2000, it slipped to 51,396 by 2010, indicating a minor decline of 1.84%. Simultaneously, the count of individuals bearing this surname rose from 389 in 2000 to 405 in 2010, marking an increase of 4.11%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,468 | #51,396 | -1.84% |
| Count | 389 | 405 | 4.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Erstad
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Erstad also underwent changes during this decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. As of 2000, the majority of bearers were identified as White (96.66%). This majority decreased slightly to 93.33% by 2010. Meanwhile, the representation of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.80% in 2000 to 2.72% in 2010. The 2010 census also noted the presence of individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races, accounting for 1.23% and 1.98% respectively. Note that there was no recorded change for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.66% | 93.33% | -3.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 2.72% | 51.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.98% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |