Explore the Family Name Hestand
The meaning of Hestand
Americanized form of German Hiestand.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hestand in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hestand saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held a rank of 26,672 and by 2010, it dropped to 29,366 marking a -10.1% change. In terms of the count, there was a -6.29% change from 859 individuals in 2000 to 805 in 2010. Furthermore, the proportion of this surname per 100k people also decreased by -15.62% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,672 | #29,366 | -10.1% |
| Count | 859 | 805 | -6.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.27 | -15.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hestand
The ethnicity associated with the surname Hestand also evolved between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals with this surname who identified as White slightly diminished by -0.78%, from 94.53% to 93.79%. Meanwhile, those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 50% from 0.58% to 0.87%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic showed a notable increase of 16.04%, moving from 2.68% to 3.11%. The proportion of those identifying as two or more races experienced a decrease of -24.75% while no individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.53% | 93.79% | -0.78% |
| Hispanic | 2.68% | 3.11% | 16.04% |
| Two or More Races | 1.98% | 1.49% | -24.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.58% | 0.87% | 50% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |