Explore the Family Name Haarstad
The meaning of Haarstad
Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farms so named. The second element is Old Norse stathr ‘farmstead, dwelling’. The first element has various different origins. In Trondheim it is from an Old Norse male personal name, Hárekr. In Flatanger in Trøndelag it is from Old Norse hár ‘high’, denoting a farm lying high up in the landscape. In Toten it is Old Norse hors ‘horse, mare’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Knut, Oivind.
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How common is the last name Haarstad in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Haarstad saw subtle changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank decreased by 2.47%, moving from 83301 in 2000 to 85357 in 2010. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased slightly by 4.29%, from 210 in 2000 to 219 in 2010. Despite this rise, the proportion per 100k people dipped by 12.5%, suggesting that while more people bore the name Haarstad, its overall prevalence within the population became somewhat less common.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,301 | #85,357 | -2.47% |
| Count | 210 | 219 | 4.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haarstad
When looking at the ethnic identity tied to the Haarstad surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, it is predominantly associated with white individuals. In 2000, nearly all (98.57%) of those with the Haarstad surname identified as white. This percentage decreased slightly by 0.86% in 2010, but it remains the dominant ethnicity for this surname. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native had no recorded changes during this period, maintaining a zero percentage. Similarly, there was no change in the category of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.57% | 97.72% | -0.86% |
| 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% |