Explore the Family Name Holsted
The meaning of Holsted
1. Norwegian: variant of Holstad. The surname Holsted is rare in Norway. 2. Probably also English: variant of Halstead.
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How common is the last name Holsted in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Holsted has seen slight growth in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 66,274th in popularity with a count of 279 people carrying it. By 2010, the rank had improved slightly to 65,782nd and the count of people with this surname had grown by 7.89% to 301. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained stable at 0.1 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #65,782 | 0.74% |
| Count | 279 | 301 | 7.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holsted
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals with the surname Holsted identify as White. In 2000, 96.77% of those with this Last Name identified as White, a number that slightly decreased to 95.68% in 2010. There was an increase in those reporting having two or more ethnicities, from 1.79% in 2000 to 1.99% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.77% | 95.68% | -1.13% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 1.99% | 11.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |