Explore the Family Name Farstad
The meaning of Farstad
1. Swedish: habitational name from a place so named. 2. Norwegian: habitational name from the name of several farms, unclear first element + Old Norse stathir, plural of stathr ‘farmstead, dwelling’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Lars, Erik, Johan, Knut, Monrad, Nils.
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How common is the last name Farstad in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Farstad has seen some changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 82,019th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 86,981st spot. This is a change of -6.05%. However, the count of people carrying this surname remained consistent at 214 individuals for both years. As a result, the proportion per 100,000 people declined by 12.5% from 0.08 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,019 | #86,981 | -6.05% |
| Count | 214 | 214 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Farstad
The Census data also reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Farstad. The majority of people with this surname identify as White, comprising 97.20% in 2000 and slightly less at 96.26% in 2010. This represents a minimal decrease of 0.97%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native populations, or those identifying with two or more races during either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.2% | 96.26% | -0.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |