Explore the Family Name Grimstad
The meaning of Grimstad
Norwegian: habitational name from any of about fifteen farmsteads so named from the Old Norse personal name Grímr (see Grimsrud) + stathr ‘farmstead’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Gudrun, Oystein, Steinar.
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How common is the last name Grimstad in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Grimstad has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 52,827th most popular and had a total count of 368 bearers across the United States. This proportion equated to approximately 0.14 per 100k population. However, by 2010, the rank slipped slightly to 57,234 with a total count of 356, reducing the proportion to about 0.12 per 100k. This represents an overall decline in both rank and count by 8.34% and 3.26% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,827 | #57,234 | -8.34% |
| Count | 368 | 356 | -3.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grimstad
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Grimstad, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is overwhelmingly white. In 2000, the percentage of those who identified as white was 97.55%, and in 2010 it remained almost as high at 97.19%, indicating a very minimal change over the decade. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races also decreased slightly from 1.63% to 1.4%. There were no reported identities as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.55% | 97.19% | -0.37% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 1.4% | -14.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |