Explore the Family Name Hofstad
The meaning of Hofstad
1. Dutch (also Van der Hofstad): habitational name for someone from any of several farms so named, from hofstad, hofstede ‘homestead, farmstead’. 2. Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads so named, most of them from Old Norse hof ‘sacrificial temple’ + stathir ‘farmstead, dwelling’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Helmer.
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How common is the last name Hofstad in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hofstad saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 41,722 in terms of popularity, but dropped to a rank of 43,732 by 2010, marking a decrease of 4.82%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Hofstad surname increased minimally from 491 to 493, representing a 0.41% change. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k also decreased by 5.56%, from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,722 | #43,732 | -4.82% |
| Count | 491 | 493 | 0.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hofstad
In regard to ethnic identity, the surname Hofstad is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 95.93% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which increased slightly to 96.35% in 2010. While no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.22% in 2000 to 2.03% in 2010. The percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as Two or more races dropped from 1.63% to zero within this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.93% | 96.35% | 0.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 2.03% | 66.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |