Explore the Family Name Halsted
The meaning of Halsted
English (southeastern): variant of Halstead.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Halsted in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Halsted has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 19,882 in terms of popularity, with approximately 1,251 individuals sharing it. By 2010, the surname had moved up to rank 19,498, reflecting an increase of 1.93% in popularity. The number of people recorded as having the Halsted surname also grew by 10.71%, from 1,251 in 2000 to 1,385 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,882 | #19,498 | 1.93% |
| Count | 1,251 | 1,385 | 10.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.47 | 2.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Halsted
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals named Halsted identify as White, accounting for 94.64% in 2000 and 94.15% in 2010. There were no significant changes in the percentages of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a notable increase in individuals who identified with two or more races, which doubled from 1.04% in 2000 to 2.09% in 2010. This period also saw a decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, down 9.85%, and Black, down 49.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.64% | 94.15% | -0.52% |
| Hispanic | 2.64% | 2.38% | -9.85% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 2.09% | 100.96% |
| Black | 1.28% | 0.65% | -49.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |