Explore the Family Name Hjelmstad
The meaning of Hjelmstad
Norwegian: habitational name from a farm name, a compound of either the male name Old Norse Hjalmr or hjalmr ‘helmet’ and stathir, plural of stathr ‘farmstead, dwelling’, see Hjelm. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Magnar, Thor.
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How common is the last name Hjelmstad in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hjelmstad showed an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 75,938th among surnames in the US, but by 2010, it had risen to a rank of 74,375th, marking an improvement of 2.06%. The total count of individuals with this surname also grew from 236 in 2000 to 260 in 2010, a rise of 10.17%. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09 during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,938 | #74,375 | 2.06% |
| Count | 236 | 260 | 10.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hjelmstad
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Hjelmstad surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.88% identified as White, increasing slightly to 98.08% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.88% | 98.08% | 0.2% |
| 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% |