Explore the Family Name Homstad
The meaning of Homstad
Norwegian: habitational name from a farmstead in Trøndelag named Homstad, probably from the Old Norse personal name Hámundr or Hamarr + stathir ‘farmstead, dwelling’.
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How common is the last name Homstad in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Homstad witnessed a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of the surname was 62,577 which slipped to 65,424 in 2010, indicating a decline in its popularity by 4.55%. However, the count of individuals with this surname marginally increased from 299 in 2000 to 303 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 1.34%. The proportion of people with the Homstad surname per 100,000 decreased by 9.09%, moving from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #65,424 | -4.55% |
| Count | 299 | 303 | 1.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Homstad
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Homstad identify as White. In 2000, approximately 99% of Homstads identified as White, though this percentage decreased slightly to 95.38% in 2010. No Homstad individuals in 2000 identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, by 2010, there were minor shifts in ethnic identity among Homstads, with 1.98% identifying as Hispanic and 1.65% reporting they belonged to two or more races. Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained at 0.00% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 95.38% | -3.66% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.98% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |