Explore the Family Name Gangestad
The meaning of Gangestad
Norwegian: habitational name from a farm name with the Old Norse personal name Gagni, of uncertain origin, as the first element, while the last element is from Old Norse stathir, plural of stathr ‘farmstead, dwelling’.
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How common is the last name Gangestad in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gangestad has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of the surname fell from 72905 in 2000 to 82613 in 2010, marking a drop of 13.32%. In terms of count, there were 248 people with the surname Gangestad in 2000 which decreased to 228 by 2010, a reduction of 8.06%. The proportion per 100k also saw a decline of 11.11% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #82,613 | -13.32% |
| Count | 248 | 228 | -8.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gangestad
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that individuals with the surname Gangestad are predominantly of White ethnic identity. In 2000, 96.37% of people with the surname identified as White and this figure slightly decreased to 96.05% in 2010. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010. However, the Hispanic representation increased from 0 in 2000 to 2.19% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.37% | 96.05% | -0.33% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.19% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |