Explore the Family Name Finstad
The meaning of Finstad
Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farms so named, especially in southeastern Norway, from the personal name Finnr, meaning ‘Finn, Lapp’ + stad (from Old Norse stathr ‘farmstead, dwelling’). Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Birgit.
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How common is the last name Finstad in the United States?
The surname Finstad experienced a slight dip in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010, according to data collected by the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname ranked 25,735 and dropped to a rank of 27,021 in 2010, marking a decrease of 5 percent. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly during this period, with a count of 899 in 2000 and 897 in 2010, showing a marginal decline of 0.22 percent. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, the number of individuals named Finstad fell from 0.33 to 0.3, a drop of just over 9 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,735 | #27,021 | -5% |
| Count | 899 | 897 | -0.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.3 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Finstad
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some changes between 2000 and 2010. A significant proportion of individuals with the Finstad surname identified as White, although this percentage saw a small decrease from 96.55% in 2000 to 94.31% in 2010. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1% to 1.78%, marking a substantial 78% change. Those identifying with two or more races increased slightly from 1.89% to 2.12%. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, both categories recorded a 0.89% representation in 2010. No individuals with the Finstad surname identified as Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.55% | 94.31% | -2.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.89% | 2.12% | 12.17% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 1.78% | 78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.89% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.89% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |