Explore the Family Name Jostad
The meaning of Jostad
Norwegian: habitational name from a farm name, most likely composed of the Old Norse personal name Jóarr (from Jo- ‘horse’ and -ar ‘warrior’ or ‘spear’) + stathir ‘farmstead, dwelling’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Berger, Helmer.
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How common is the last name Jostad in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jostad has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 85,996 in the United States and slid down to 90,853 by 2010. This represents a change of -5.65 in ranking position. However, the actual count of people bearing the surname somewhat increased from 202 in 2000 to 203 in 2010, marking a small growth rate of 0.5 percent. The proportion of individuals with the Jostad surname remained constant at 0.07 per 100k population during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,996 | #90,853 | -5.65% |
| Count | 202 | 203 | 0.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jostad
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Jostad surname, in both 2000 and 2010, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identified as white. In 2000, 97.03 percent of those with the surname identified as white, which decreased slightly to 94.58 percent in 2010. During this time, there was a new appearance of Hispanic identification within the Jostad surname bearers, registering at 3.45 percent in 2010. There were no instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.03% | 94.58% | -2.52% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |