Explore the Family Name Fuglestad
The meaning of Fuglestad
Norwegian: habitational name from a farm in Rogaland, named with fugl ‘bird’ + stad (from Old Norse stathr ‘farmstead, dwelling’). Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Jorgen. German Gerhard, Oskar.
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How common is the last name Fuglestad in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Fuglestad has slightly increased over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 82,344 while in 2010, it moved up to rank 81,181. This represents a slight upward shift of 1.41%. Alongside the rise in rank, the count of individuals carrying this surname also grew from 213 in 2000 to 233 in 2010, an increase of 9.39%. However, the proportion per 100k people remained static at 0.08, indicating that the name's prevalence in the overall population hasn't significantly changed.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,344 | #81,181 | 1.41% |
| Count | 213 | 233 | 9.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fuglestad
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Fuglestad surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the vast majority are White. In 2000, 98.59% of individuals with the last name Fuglestad identified as White, a figure which slightly decreased to 97.85% in 2010. There were no significant changes or representation in other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native between 2000 and 2010. The data for these categories remained at zero or were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.59% | 97.85% | -0.75% |
| 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% |