Explore the Family Name Keirstead
The meaning of Keirstead
Americanized form of Norwegian Kjærstad, see Kierstead.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Keirstead in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Keirstead ranked 64,934 in popularity in the year 2000 and slightly fell to the 65,066th position in 2010, marking a minor decrease of 0.2 percent. The number of individuals with the Keirstead surname increased from 286 in 2000 to 305 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 6.64 percent. However, the proportion per 100k people dropped by 9.09 percent during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #65,066 | -0.2% |
| Count | 286 | 305 | 6.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keirstead
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in 2000, the majority of those with the Keirstead surname identified as White (99.30 percent). By 2010, this figure had dipped to 95.41 percent. In contrast, there were no recorded instances of individuals with the Keirstead surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, by 2010, 1.64 percent of Keirsteads reported belonging to two or more races, and another 1.64 percent identified as Hispanic. This indicates a diversification of ethnic identities among those bearing the Keirstead surname over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.3% | 95.41% | -3.92% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.64% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.64% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |