Explore the Family Name Folstad
The meaning of Folstad
Norwegian: habitational name from a farmstead in Trøndelag, so named from the river name Folla ‘the wide’ + stad ‘farmstead, dwelling’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Arnt, Thor.
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How common is the last name Folstad in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Folstad has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 70,052 in 2000 to 78,821 in 2010, indicating a decrease in its prevalence by 12.52%. The number of individuals with this surname also fell from 261 in 2000 to 242 in 2010, a reduction of 7.28%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Folstad per 100,000 decreased by 20% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,052 | #78,821 | -12.52% |
| Count | 261 | 242 | -7.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Folstad
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Folstad. In 2000, 98.85% of individuals bearing the surname identified as White, which declined slightly to 95.45% in 2010. There was no record of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there is an emerging diversity within this surname's bearers, with an appearance of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, making up 3.72% of the Folstads.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.85% | 95.45% | -3.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.72% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |